Dicentra spectabilis | |
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart | |
Dicentra spectabilis, also known as Bleeding Heart, has graceful stems of pink and white flowers in early spring atop lush green foliage. This unique looking plant is a great choice for planting in a bed or around borders. Performs best when planted in partial shade. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis Common Name: Bleeding Heart Features: Low Maintenance, Great Cut Flowers, Rebloomer Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Partial Sun Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 30 inches Zone 4 - 8 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Attractive bedding, border, or container plant | |
Well drained and moist soil | |
Prefers no direct sun light, Great Cut Flowers | |
April and May | |
Pink | |
3' | |
18" | |
Upright | |
Fast | |
Partial Sun | |
-40 to -30 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Perennial |