Dicentra Bleeding Heart Spectabilis
$17.99 / 1G
| 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 |