Dicentra spectabilis #1 WG 2E- Bleeding Heart Old Fashioned
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Photo and Description Credit: Walters Gardens
Available April-May 2023
A classic charmer! One of the oldest but still irreplaceable perennials in cultivation. Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. In cooler climates with adequate moisture, the bloom time may be extended into early summer.
After putting on this fantastic display, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts usually go dormant until the following spring. However, if plants are kept well-watered during the spring, dormancy may be delayed until late summer or early fall. Other bushy perennials, such as Hosta, Geranium, or Sedge, should be planted nearby to fill in the resulting gaps.
Zone 3-9
Height 30-36 inches
Space 30-36 inch
Full to Partial Shade
Moose and Rabbit resistant
Borders and edges, Shade Garden
Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings. It likes rich, loose soil that is evenly moist but also well-drained. At planting time, add lots of compost, humus, or peat moss to the soil to enhance its water retention capabilities. Plants will not grow well in heavy clay soils.
Dicentra should be planted in locations that are protected from high winds and early frosts, such as the edges of woodlands or on the north or east sides of buildings. It may be propagated by division in either spring or fall, taking great care to keep the fleshy roots intact when transplanting.
Height:
30.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
30.0-36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3-9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container
Cottage Eclectic
Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant
Container
Cut Flower
Cut Foliage
Easy To Grow
Specimen