Dicentra Bleeding Heart Gold Heart #2

Common Name: Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart

 A bright twist on a classic perennial!  Radiant yellow foliage absolutely glows in spring, creating a brilliant focal point in the shade garden.

Arching sprays of everyone’s favorite classic bleeding heart flower, pink and white heart-shaped blooms, dangle from the stems in late spring.  The foliage typically mellows a bit in color as the season progresses.

This cultivar grows a bit smaller than the typical D. spectabilis, reaching heights of up to 2′ at maturity.

After putting on this fantastic display, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts usually go dormant until the following spring. However, if plants are kept well-watered during the spring, dormancy may be delayed until late summer or early fall. Other bushy perennials should be planted nearby to fill in the resulting gaps.

• Height: 18.0-24.0 Inches
• Spread: 24.0-36.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
• Flower Color: Pink shades
• Foliage Color: Yellow shades
• Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Late Spring
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant
• Growth Rate: Medium Rapid

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc