Dicentra spectabilis (bleeding heart) #2
$19.99
A graceful, shade-loving perennial with arching stems of rosy-pink, heart-shaped flowers and finely divided green foliage, perfect for woodland and shaded gardens.
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Description
Dicentra spectabilis is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial with an arching, vase-shaped habit, typically reaching 2–3 feet tall and wide. In spring, it produces pendulous, heart-shaped flowers in rosy-pink with white inner petals, suspended along delicate, arching stems. Flowers emerge in early to mid-spring and create a striking, graceful display that persists for several weeks, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators.
The finely divided, fern-like foliage is medium to dark green and forms a soft, textured mound beneath the flowers. Foliage often turns slightly bluish-green as it matures. After flowering, stems may fade by early summer, allowing other perennials to fill the space. Dicentra spectabilis is ideal for shade and woodland gardens, perennial borders, and shaded naturalized areas, thriving in moist, well-drained soils with protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Care Instructions
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Partial to full shade; prefers protection from hot afternoon sun
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Moist, well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
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Moderate water; keep soil evenly moist during growth
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Cut back foliage after it yellows to tidy the planting and prepare for dormant season
Key Features
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Pendulous, heart-shaped flowers in rosy-pink and white
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Bloom period in early to mid-spring
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Clump-forming, arching habit with finely divided foliage
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Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
