Zone 8 · Bleeding Heart
Planting Bleeding Heart in Zone 8
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
✅ Bleeding Heart thrives in zone 8 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Bleeding Heart outside
Last frost has passed. Classic shade plant. Plant in spring in moist soil. Goes dormant in summer heat — pair with later-rising perennials.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 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 8
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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