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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
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — blooming in spring to early summerCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowersCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 3 feet wideCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — scientifically known as Dicentra spectabilisCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires minimal maintenance once establishedCommon Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is an enchanting addition to any landscape design+45

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) — This plant thrives in part shade with moist
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — blooming in spring to early summer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 3 feet wide
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — scientifically known as Dicentra spectabilis
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers striking foliage and requires minimal maintenance once established
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is an enchanting addition to any landscape design
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a graceful display of heart-shaped blooms
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — each with a unique "bleeding heart" appearance
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — which give rise to pendulous
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — This deciduous perennial boasts arching stems
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — Ideal planting sites should provide partial to full shade
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — It attains a mature stature of approximately 24 to 36 inches in height
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — with a similar spread of 18 to 30 inches
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — as this plant prefers a respite from the afternoon sun
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — offering a mid-spring to early summer floral display
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — <br><br>This perennial is a quintessential component for woodlands or shade gardens
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — A rich, moist, well-draining soil, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, will ensure optimal growth
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — while generally being resistant to deer
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — During the late summer months, foliage may yellow and go dormant, especially if conditions become too dry
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — the Common Bleeding Heart requires little care beyond regular watering and a watchful eye for over-saturation
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — With its low maintenance requirements
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers; reaching
Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — perennial for half or shade

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