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.
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.
- Thursday, April 02, 2009
Beautiful shade flowers
Reviewed By:
Chris (Brookeville, Maryland)
Bloomed the first year although plant was somewhat small. This year there are 10 or more shoots per plant. I have several older plants that bloom for months in nearly full shade.
- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Luv a Bleeding Heart
Reviewed By:
Vonda (Lansing, Michigan)
I purchase these 2 years ago. Last year was my first year of blooms and I loved them. It would be nice if they lasted longer, but for Spring, they were a good choice & I will be buying more of them!
