How Do You Divide Bleeding Hearts Plants?
Bleeding hearts are perennial plants of the dicentra genus, and gardeners often divide them to keep their size and numbers under control. Older bleeding hearts plants can also be rejuvenated through division, which is a money-saving way to increase the vigor and bloom in your garden. Plan to divide your bleeding hearts in the early autumn, as they are spring-blooming perennials. In most regions of the northern hemisphere, September usually provides ideal weather conditions. Give your bleeding hearts a healthy drink of water on the days leading up to your planned division. Thoroughly watering perennials prior to division is essential to ensure that the plants have enough nutrients stored to make a healthy transition. Prepare holes for your divided plants. Dig down to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, allowing ample room on all sides for the new plants to grow. Prune the stems of the plant, and trim any excess flowering before you lift out the parent plant. The stem should be clean to at least 6
