For a soilless medium, it is suggested that 250 ppm of N and K be applied in the irrigation water. Leaching with plain water is done as necessary to prevent high soluble salt levels. While the forcing schedule and other information presented in this article was based on using Dicentra spectablilis , common bleeding heart, there are others worth trying as a forced potted plant. It can be propagated from seed and germinates best when fresh seed is used. D. spectablilis var.
Flowers are pink to lavender in color, although several other colors are available.
This variety is available as bare-root divisions or from seeds. Mature height is 15 inches. Luxuriant' is considered by many to be a hybrid of D.eximia and D. formosa . Zestful' is also considered to be a cross. It has large pink flowers and is vegetatively propagated.