Valentine® Bleeding Heart

Valentine® is the red-flowered selection of Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart sold under the cultivar name ‘Hordival’. Its deep red stems carry bright red, white-tipped flowers above green foliage, creating an unusual late-spring accent in a shaded border. ## Garden Use Grow it in partial or full shade in fertile soil that remains evenly moist but drains freely. Walters Gardens lists a mature height and spread of about 30 inches and USDA hardiness zones 3–9; the exact [Valentine® profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=DICVA) describes the red flowers, late-spring bloom, and robust clumping habit. ## Seasonal Care The plant may remain attractive after bloom before becoming summer-dormant. Pair it with hosta, geranium, or sedge if you want foliage nearby after the bleeding heart retreats; the [Walters Gardens culture notes](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=DICVA) describe this seasonal cycle. Moisture through spring growth supports the clump, while waterlogged soil should be avoided. Let foliage yellow before cutting it back, keep the fleshy crown undisturbed, and allow the dormant plant to return the following spring. ## Maintenance