Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding heart
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming perennial to about 1m tall, producing a mound of fleshy divided, mid-green leaves to 40cm long, with cut or lobed leaflets. Heart-shaped, rose-red, purple-pink or white flowers hang from arching succulent stems in late spring or early summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS1239J | €4.82 | |
| VS1239P | €3.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.