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Bleeding Heart

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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.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Moderate

  • Height
    3—5 feet

  • Spread
    2—4 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Dicentra spectabilis
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Subtype EARLY SPRING BORDER FLOWERING
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Shade
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 3 - 9
Height 3—5 feet
Spread 2—4 feet
Special Uses Easy Care, North American Native
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Mass Planting
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Spring

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