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Description
Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is a perennial plant that is native to North America. Its unique name comes from its heart-shaped flowers that are a vibrant shade of pinkish-red. The plant blooms in the late spring and early summer months and can grow up to 12 inches in height. The foliage is a soft blue-green color and is fern-like in appearance. It is a great addition to any garden and is often used as a border plant.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Dicentra |
Appearance
Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is a striking plant that is sure to catch anyone’s eye. The heart-shaped flowers are a vibrant shade of pinkish-red and hang from long, arching stems. The foliage is soft blue-green and is fern-like in appearance. The plant can grow up to 12 inches in height and spreads to about 18 inches wide. It is a great addition to any garden and adds a pop of color.
Care Guide
Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is a relatively easy plant to care for. Here are some tips to help you keep your plant healthy and thriving:- Water: Keep the soil moist but not wet. Water the plant regularly, especially during the hot summer months.- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.- Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: The plant prefers partial shade to full shade.- Hardiness Zones: Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is hardy in zones 3-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is relatively pest and disease-free. However, here are some common issues that you might encounter:- Slugs and snails: These pests can eat away at the foliage and flowers. Use a slug and snail bait to keep them at bay.- Powdery mildew: This fungal disease can cause a white, powdery coating to appear on the leaves. Use a fungicide to treat the plant.
Habitat
Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts plant?
A: Keep the soil moist but not wet. Water the plant regularly, especially during the hot summer months.
Q: What is the best soil for Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts?
A: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: Can Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts grow in full sun?
A: The plant prefers partial shade to full shade.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts?
A: Dicentra Eximia Burning Hearts is hardy in zones 3-9.
Related Plants
– Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart)- Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches)- Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)- Dicentra canadensis (Squirrel Corn)
References
– The Old Farmer’s Almanac. (n.d.). Dicentra eximia Burning Hearts. Retrieved July 15, 2021, from https://www.almanac.com/plant/dicentra-eximia-burning-hearts- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Dicentra eximia. Retrieved July 15, 2021, from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c610- North Carolina State University Extension. (n.d.). Dicentra eximia Burning Hearts. Retrieved July 15, 2021, from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dicentra-eximia-burning-hearts/
