How to prune dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'

Deadhead throughout the flowering season (late spring through summer); cut back tired foliage mid-summer as needed. Remove spent flower stems at their base to encourage reblooming. If the whole clump looks faded in mid-summer, cut it back to a few inches above the ground — fresh foliage and flowers typically follow within weeks, especially in cooler climates.

Regular deadheading through flowering season; cut back as needed mid-summer. 'Luxuriant' is a Western Bleeding Heart that is more compact and longer-blooming than Lamprocapnos. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom through summer. Unlike its taller cousin it does not fully die back in summer heat. Cut back to fresh basal growth if plants look tired mid-season to encourage a flush of new leaves and flowers.

Remove spent flower stems at their base to encourage reblooming. If the whole clump looks faded in mid-summer, cut it back to a few inches above the ground — fresh foliage and flowers typically follow within weeks, especially in cooler climates.