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Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis
Pronunciation: dye-SEN-tra speck-TAB-ih-liss
SKU #00484
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Large, old fashioned garden perennial, grows to 3 ft tall and wide.
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| Description | Named for its beloved dangling heart-shaped flowers. An old time perennial that loves the shade producing a spectacular array of tall wands lined with dangling blossoms. Spreads in loose moist soil into large clumps. Asian garden staple that naturalizes well with American mountain natives. |
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| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Prefers fertile, humusy, neutral pH, loose, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. May go dormant in hot, dry summer conditions. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
Details
| Description | Named for its beloved dangling heart-shaped flowers. An old time perennial that loves the shade producing a spectacular array of tall wands lined with dangling blossoms. Spreads in loose moist soil into large clumps. Asian garden staple that naturalizes well with American mountain natives. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers fertile, humusy, neutral pH, loose, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. May go dormant in hot, dry summer conditions. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bleeding Heart produce flowers?
Early through late spring
Is Bleeding Heart evergreen or deciduous?
Bleeding Heart is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Bleeding Heart?
Bleeding Heart is Easy Care, North American Native.
Is Bleeding Heart resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Bleeding Heart grow?
Bleeding Heart has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Bleeding Heart in my landscape?
Bleeding Heart is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Bleeding Heart flowers?
Bleeding Heart produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bleeding Heart?
Bleeding Heart has Green foliage.
How do I care for Bleeding Heart?
Prefers fertile, humusy, neutral pH, loose, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. May go dormant in hot, dry summer conditions. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring.
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.