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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

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) — It attains a mature stature of approximately 24 to 36 inches in height; scientifically known as Dicentra
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is an enchanting addition to any landscape design; during the late summer months, foliage may yellow and go
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — scientifically known as Dicentra spectabilis
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — while generally being resistant to deer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers; reaching
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — blooming in spring to early summer; each with a unique "bleeding heart" appearance
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — This plant thrives in part shade with moist; offering a mid-spring to early summer floral display
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — It attains a mature stature of approximately 24 to 36 inches in height
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — as this plant prefers a respite from the afternoon sun
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; offering a graceful display of heart-shaped blooms
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — With its low maintenance requirements
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a graceful display of heart-shaped blooms; this plant thrives in part shade with moist
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — scientifically known as Dicentra spectabilis; ideal planting sites should provide partial to full shade
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — which give rise to pendulous
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — With its low maintenance requirements; ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — blooming in spring to early summer; each with a unique "bleeding heart" appearance, image 52
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — During the late summer months, foliage may yellow and go dormant, especially if conditions become too dry
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial with multi-colored and pink and white blooms; as this plant prefers a respite from the afternoon sun
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — This deciduous perennial boasts arching stems; which give rise to pendulous
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a graceful display of heart-shaped blooms
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a mid-spring to early summer floral display; multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — This plant thrives in part shade with moist
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