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Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

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Overview

The Dicentra 'Luxuriant', also known as the Luxuriant Bleeding Heart, thrives in USDA zones 3-9, favors partial shade, and flourishes in well-drained soil. This herbaceous perennial boasts delicate, cherry-pink, heart-shaped flowers from late spring to early fall, with fern-like, bluish-green foliage reaching 10-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. Ideal for woodland gardens, it attracts pollinators while being deer resistant, adding charm and color to shaded areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — also known as the Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — heart-shaped flowers from late spring to early fall

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — and flourishes in well-drained soil

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — bluish-green foliage reaching 10-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Fumariaceae

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Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — also known as the Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — heart-shaped flowers from late spring to early fall

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — and flourishes in well-drained soil

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — bluish-green foliage reaching 10-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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