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Dicentra spectabilis

Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Height:18-36 Inches
  • Spread:24-36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Pink/Red

Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart is so romantic in a light shady spot.
Its pink and white locket shaped blooms win the hearts of all!

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist
Rich
Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Bloom Time
May - June
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dicentra spectabilis

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.

Great Companions for Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart