Bleeding hearts?

Question

can I trim them back after they are done blooming? They taking over my hostas.

Answer 1

The old fashion bleeding hearts bloom once per season. After they are done blooming just cut them right off to the ground. I do mine and they have no problems. each year they are huge and I always cut them back to the ground.

Answer 2

some bleeding hearts are large you might want to move them to give your hosta and your hearts more room

trimming is ok but if you just deadhead the spent blooms most bleeding hearts will bloom 3 or more times a season

Answer 3

'Bucchanal' Bleeding Hearts

Botanical name: Dicentra formosa 'Bucchanal'
Family: Fumariaceae
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial.
Plant size: 40-50cm x 40-50cm
Depth & spacing: Plant with the crown of the plant at soil level & 40-50cm apart.
Watering: For best effects, keep the soil moist & cool, especially during Summer. Applying a mulch will make this easy!
Frost tolerances: Fully hardy.
Flowering time: Spring to Autumn.
Preferred soil: Rich & moist
Preferred aspect: This Dicentra tolerates full sun but performs best in light to medium shade
Climates: Cool.
Fertilising: Use a complete fertiliser applied annually in early Spring.
Pruning: Trim any untidy foliage in Winter to keep plant neat.
Uses & comments: The real joy of this plant is that it's more tolerant of Australia's climate than are other Dicentra & so it's easier to grow and enjoy.

Answer 4

i have some of those i think they are beautiful
im not sure if you can trim them, but if you can probably at the base. you could try a small part and see what happens to it. try relocating it.

Answer 5

trim them at the base

Answer 6

If they are thirsty,give them drink