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Title: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: springbok on May 01, 2009, 10:50:58
I am desperate for a cutting or seeds of red or white Bleeding heart (Dicentra
spectabilis) or any other colours of the same variety :) , can anyone help me out, I have tons of veg/flower seeds to swap.

Thank you :)
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: manicscousers on May 01, 2009, 13:58:12
I can help with this, some red bleeding heart cuttings I have for the plant sale are too small to sell so I could send one of those, they only need bringing on a bit, pm your address  :)
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: gardentg44 on May 03, 2009, 07:03:05
i have this in my front garden(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/gardentg44/alottmentphotos.jpg)

now heres the deal.

you tell me how to take the cuttings ,

and i send them ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: Twoflower on May 03, 2009, 07:39:33
Quote from: gardentg44 on May 03, 2009, 07:03:05
i have this in my front garden(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/gardentg44/alottmentphotos.jpg)

now heres the deal.

you tell me how to take the cuttings ,

and i send them ;D ;D



Thats how you know a gardener.........they are out side at 6.45 taking photos of their plants ;D
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: Hector on May 03, 2009, 08:54:39
I'd also be interested in folks preferred method of taking cuttings of this plant and then I can help Springbokgirlie :)
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: springbok on May 03, 2009, 21:31:13
Quote from: gardentg44 on May 03, 2009, 07:03:05
i have this in my front garden(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/gardentg44/alottmentphotos.jpg)

now heres the deal.

you tell me how to take the cuttings ,

and i send them ;D ;D

Im Jealous at the size of your bleeding heart, it looks beautiful :) :) :)
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: gardentg44 on May 03, 2009, 21:47:28
Maybe when TeeGee reads this thread,or Saddad,or TonyBloke.

we could be a little nearer on the cuttings. side.

its only 2 years old out of the skip at netto.
Title: Re: Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Post by: chickenlegs on May 04, 2009, 08:38:10
Just found some info:
divide in October or take 3" root cuttings after flowering is over or young shoots soon after spring growth.

I have both red and white so I'll give it a go and let you know the outcome!
It's all a learning curve  ::)