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Gold Heart Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'
Pronunciation: dye-SEN-tra speck-TAB-ih-liss
SKU #03562
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 24 to 36 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | Vivid golden foliage on large open plants can be used for contrast and to brighten darker shade gardens. Traditional heart-shaped pink flowers dangle from long wands above the leaves. Perfect for woodland gardens and under larger shade trees. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| 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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| Description | Vivid golden foliage on large open plants can be used for contrast and to brighten darker shade gardens. Traditional heart-shaped pink flowers dangle from long wands above the leaves. Perfect for woodland gardens and under larger shade trees. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
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 Gold Heart Bleeding Heart produce flowers?
Early through late spring
Is Gold Heart Bleeding Heart evergreen or deciduous?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Gold Heart Bleeding Heart?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Gold Heart Bleeding Heart resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Gold Heart Bleeding Heart grow?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Gold Heart Bleeding Heart?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Gold Heart Bleeding Heart in my landscape?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart is suitable for: Border.
What color are Gold Heart Bleeding Heart flowers?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Gold Heart Bleeding Heart?
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart has Chartreuse foliage.
What plants grow well with Gold Heart Bleeding Heart?
Good companion plants for Gold Heart Bleeding Heart include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia).
How do I care for Gold Heart 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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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.