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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Formosa

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Overview

The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial native to the Pacific Northwest, flourishing in Zones 4-9. Renowned for its delicate, heart-shaped pink flowers, this plant reaches 18 inches in height with a similar spread. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil. Foliage is fern-like, adding textural contrast. Ideal for woodland gardens, it blooms from April to July and gently self-sows without becoming invasive.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — perennial with pink blooms; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Fumariaceae

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Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — creating an ethereal effect

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — When informing the client; this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — a boon for those looking to create a garden sanctuary undisturbed by wildlife; thriving in part to full shade, it

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — natural spreading ability; and the season-long interest it provides when combined with other shade-loving companions

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — well-drained soil with an optimal pH between 6 and 7; thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — It also spreads by rhizomes

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — hang in a row along slender; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — well-drained soil with an optimal pH between 6 and 7

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — It also spreads by rhizomes; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Foliage is fern-like, adding textural contrast

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — fern-like foliage is a lush

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Ideal for woodland gardens; this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight, image 66

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight; although the plant is, image 67

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — making it suitable for a vast range of landscapes

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — approximately 1 inch in size

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — is a captivating perennial plant that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9; and the season-long interest it

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Foliage is fern-like, adding textural contrast; thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — perennial with pink blooms

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it blooms from April to July and gently self-sows without becoming invasive

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — heart-shaped pink flowers

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial native to the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — the Pacific Bleeding Heart is also deer-resistant; and the season-long interest it provides when combined with

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — approximately 1 inch in size; this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — hang in a row along slender

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