Dicentra Bleeding Heart Pink #2 True

Common Name: Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart, Common Bleeding Heart

A classic charmer! One of the oldest but still irreplaceable perennials in cultivation. Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. In cooler climates with adequate moisture, the bloom time may be extended into early summer.

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.

Characteristics:

• Height: 30.0-36.0 Inches
• Spread: 30.0-36.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
• Flower Color: Pink shades
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun), Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Late Spring
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant
• Growth Rate: Rapid

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc