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Common Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Spectabilis

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Overview

The Common Bleeding Heart, Dicentra spectabilis, is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers, blooming in spring to early summer. This plant thrives in part shade with moist, well-drained soil, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 3 feet wide. Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires minimal maintenance once established. Hardiness zones 3-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — A rich, moist, well-draining soil, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, will ensure optimal growth; this
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal planting sites should provide partial to full shade; the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyondCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — each with a unique "bleeding heart" appearance; perennial with multi-colored and pink and white bloomsCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyond regular watering and a watchful eye for, image 45Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — with a similar spread of 18 to 30 inchesCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a mid-spring to early summer floral displayCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial for half or shade; while generally being resistant to deer+65

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Fumariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — A rich, moist, well-draining soil, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, will ensure optimal growth; this
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal planting sites should provide partial to full shade; the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyond
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — each with a unique "bleeding heart" appearance; perennial with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyond regular watering and a watchful eye for, image 45
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — with a similar spread of 18 to 30 inches
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a mid-spring to early summer floral display
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial for half or shade; while generally being resistant to deer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial for half or shade
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyond regular watering and a watchful eye for over-saturation
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — During the late summer months, foliage may yellow and go dormant, especially if conditions become too dry; with
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — blooming in spring to early summer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers, image 51
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — This deciduous perennial boasts arching stems
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — which give rise to pendulous; <br><br>This perennial is a quintessential component for woodlands or shade gardens
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is an enchanting addition to any landscape design
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — <br><br>This perennial is a quintessential component for woodlands or shade gardens
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires minimal maintenance once established; is an
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires minimal maintenance once established
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — as this plant prefers a respite from the afternoon sun; blooming in spring to early summer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 3 feet wide
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — A rich, moist, well-draining soil, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, will ensure optimal growth
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — with a similar spread of 18 to 30 inches, image 38
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — <br><br>This perennial is a quintessential component for woodlands or shade gardens; a rich, moist
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