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 4–10Climate Temperate

Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fumariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — perennial for half or shade; 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, image 51

Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial with multi-colored and pink and white blooms; as this plant prefers a respite from the afternoon sun

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