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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Formosa

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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) — heart-shaped pink flowers; this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Ideal for woodland gardens

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — one should emphasize the easiness of care

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

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it blooms from April to July and gently self-sows without becoming, image 62

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — this plant reaches 18 inches in height with a similar spread

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — and the season-long interest it provides when combined with other shade-loving companions; thriving in part to full

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — fern-like foliage is a lush; and the season-long interest it provides when combined with other, image 68

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — the Pacific Bleeding Heart is also deer-resistant

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — scientifically known as Dicentra formosa

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — approximately 1 inch in size; this shade-loving plant unfurls its charms in areas with dappled sunlight, image 70

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — one should emphasize the easiness of care; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent

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

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep it flourishing

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — is a captivating perennial plant that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — making it suitable for a vast range of landscapes; thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — perennial for half or shade

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — fern-like foliage is a lush; and the season-long interest it provides when combined with other shade-loving

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — blue-green that serves as a perfect backdrop for its unique; thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — Although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep it flourishing; this

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — this plant reaches 18 inches in height with a similar spread; although the plant is drought-tolerant once

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

Dicentra Formosa

Dicentra Formosa

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