Long, arching sprays drip with dozens of
inflated pink heart-shaped flowers
with dainty white tears. Adds a distinctive
touch to shady areas during its mid- to latespring
blooming season. Hardy plants grow
2-3' high and spread 3'. #1 field-grown plants.
Dicentra spectabilis
Zones: 2-9 - Partial shade to Full shade - Deer tend to avoid
Product Details
Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 24 - 36"
Spread: 36"
Spacing: 24 - 36"
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 9 (-40 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Finely dissected medium green leaves.
Flower Form: Heart shaped (larger than eximia) pendulous racemes to 9" long.
Flower Color: Red heart with white teardrop.
Flowering Date: Late Spring-Early Summer.
Planting Requirements: Will die out in wet soils, good drainage is a must. Plant may die back after flowering and go summer dormant and resume growth next spring.
Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, rich in organic matter, good drainage.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast.
Unique Characteristics: Clusters of drooping heart shaped blooms, an old fashioned favorite for the garden.
Pruning: None necessary.
Additional Information: Taken to England from Japan by Robert Fortune in 1847. Dies back by mid-summer, leaving a gap in the landscape which may be easily concealed when planted with hosta, ferns, astilbes or other shade tolerant items.
Purchased this for our home in WI a few years ago. Planted in nearly full sun and it was beautiful! Will purchase another for our new home in IN.
- Monday, May 31, 2010
Fast bloomer
Reviewed By:
Liz (Vandalia, IL)
I bought these for my last house (same zone), and they just started to grow and bloom immediately!
- Friday, May 21, 2010
Gorgeous
Reviewed By:
healthy plants! (Melissa, Oak Harbor)
melizig@yahoo.com
- Thursday, May 20, 2010
Very satisfied
Reviewed By:
Nancy (Springfield, VA)
I've had very bad experiences with planting flowers from bare roots, so when I received my order, I was very disappointed as seeing the bare roots of pink and white bleeding heart plants. The catalog didn't clarify this part, or perhaps I didn't have any experience with ordering flowers/plants. However, I still tried to plant them, and surprisingly, they grew really fast that I could easily recognize day by day. In about 2 weeks, they both produced very cute flowers even though the plants still small. I'm glad that I didn't return them right after receiving the order. Very happy, very satisfied with these plants.
- Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A Shade Garden Classic
Reviewed By:
J Kam (Grand Rapids, MI)
When I received the plants I was a little disappointed since they looked like driftwood. I planted them in a container and kept them indoors for a couple of weeks and was amazed at their transformation. They were actually alive and not dead like I had thought. I moved them outside and all three of them are blooming and are almost a foot tall and it's only May. I will definitely buy from Spring Hill again.
- Friday, May 01, 2009
Great under trees!
Reviewed By:
Jennifer (Santa Rosa, CA)
I just purchased these this year and they started blooming five days after planting them! They are still going strong as we roll into May. I have mine planted under a redwood tree and they are doing great! Great shade plant.
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010
AWESOME
Reviewed By:
Tracy (Owenton, Kentucky)
I purchased this Bleeding Heart, when I got it. I planted it, and in just a couple weeks in produced flowers! I was so pleased, I have it in a part of my garden that is shaded all the time. I have always had good luck with Springhill. Thanks!
