Zone 5 · Bleeding Heart
Planting Bleeding Heart in Zone 5
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
✅ Bleeding Heart thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
April – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
shade, part sun
Mature height
30"
Spacing
24" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Bleeding Heart in zone 5
Classic shade plant. Plant in spring in moist soil. Goes dormant in summer heat — pair with later-rising perennials.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Bleeding Heart peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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