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Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart
Dicentra '17001BLP1'
SKU #48549
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Exceptionally floriferous and vigorous, Goldilocks features warm, golden-yellow foliage and bright pink, heart-shaped blooms that hang from stems that are taller and more upright than those of a typical bleeding heart. An easy-care plant that adds color to a shady garden. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| 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 | Exceptionally floriferous and vigorous, Goldilocks features warm, golden-yellow foliage and bright pink, heart-shaped blooms that hang from stems that are taller and more upright than those of a typical bleeding heart. An easy-care plant that adds color to a shady garden. Perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
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 Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart produce flowers?
Spring
Is Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart evergreen or deciduous?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart grow?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart in my landscape?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart is suitable for: Border.
What color are Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart flowers?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart?
Goldilocks™ Bleeding Heart has Yellow foliage.
How do I care for Goldilocks™ 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.