Dicentra spectabilis
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart is so romantic in a light shady spot.
Its pink and white locket shaped blooms win the hearts of all!
Height
18-36 Inches
Spread
24-36 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Will usually go dormant in the heat of the summer, so place it among other perennials that will fill in the bare spot. Cut back when foliage turns yellow.
When to Divide
when dormant, only when necessary
Good Companions
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Chinese False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Snowdrop Anemone (Anemone sylvestris), Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers ), Plantain Lily (Hosta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
| • | Rich |
