'Ruby Gold' Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Perennial
- Vibrant foliage and flowers will turn heads!
- Ruby red heart-shaped flowers bloom in spring.
- Golden foliage shines all season.
- Lovely mounded habit.
- Zones 4-8, part sun/shade, 32″ tall x 36″ wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA
Description
Details
Common name: Bleeding heart
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 2 - 32" x 36"
Flower color: Red and white
Foliage color: Gold
Season of interest: Late spring through summer
Bloom time: Midspring, summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, container planting, massing, ornamental, rock garden, edging, underplanting
How to Grow
Light: Grows best in part sun (4-6 hours sun) but can handle full shade (< 4 hours sun). Will have fewer flowers when grown in shade, so part sun is recommended.
Water: Thrives with average moisture. It prefers moist soils that do not dry out during summer, but does not tolerate wet soils in winter.
Spacing: 2-3 ft.
Fertilizing: It does not require fertilization in nutrient rich soils. However, if the soil is low in nutrients, apply a small amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer in the spring.
Winterizing: Cut foliage back in the winter and apply a thin layer of mulch to insulate the roots.
Maintenance & pruning: After the flowers fade, cut the flower stems back to keep the planting looking tidy and promote more blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I questioned whether it was a good idea to ship a plant that goes dormant in summer at this time, but assumed they new best. They did not. Plant when received was the smallest of any plant I have ever received from any online vendor, about one inch high at best and most of the soil fell off when removef from the pot. Planted and kept watered to no avail. Now left with a dead plug
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants. We understand your concerns, and our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look and further investigate. This perennial is known to naturally decline and sometimes disappear in mid-summer when it goes dormant. Our team would like to investigate further. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants, and our friendly customer service team will be waiting to assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I ordered five of these “Ruby Gold” Bleeding Hearts last summer. They were very small and faded away completely in the summer heat almost immediately, but this year, all five returned and are growing strong. They bring a lot of light and character to my shade garden. Hang in there and give it time. They are worth it!
Hi KT, thank you for sharing a photo of your Bleeding Hearts with us! We're so happy to hear that they are doing well this year. Happy Gardening!
Sadly, the dicentra is too fragile to survive shipping trauma.
Very disappointing.
Hopefully I can find one locally!
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Packaged very carefully and well, fast shipping and healthy plants!
I was not sure what I was going to receive because some of the reviews were not great and it is almost time for bleeding hearts to be finished for the season. I was pleasantly surprised. The plants were in great shape. And have now settled in. I’m very happy and would order from here again in a heartbeat. I can’t wait to see them flower next spring.
I wish I had this plant! It’s the reason I placed the whole 2nd order! 🤣
I planted it in a place that gets more shade like I did with my other bleeding hearts...my other bleeding hearts are thriving and getting huge while the ruby gold has died. Hopefully it will grow next year but I wasn't happy with the looks of it when it arrived at my house... It looked droopy and wilting. I would not buy again.
Hello Lisa!
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we appreciate it. While we try our best to make sure our plants look in tip top shape when they arrive to you, sometimes your new plants may look a little stressed after their journey to your garden. Usually a little TLC and some water will help them perk right up. It's important to note that they do go dormant from heat so it may just be going dormant. That's totally normal, and it will be back next year. Even though your other ones are growing more vigorously, it will have experienced a lot more heat growing in the greenhouse than an outdoor plant would have. If they don't perk back up, don't hesitate to reach out to us with pictures at [email protected] We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants and we'll happily replace or refund you for plants that do not survive!
Came beat-up but I trimmed very little for it was little to begin with. Doesn't want to grow either. I feel they shouldn't ship plants so tiny.
Hello Kimberly! If you ever have any issues with your new plants don't hesitate to reach out to us with pictures at [email protected]. We offer a 30 day guarantee and are happy to help you!
They all died. Very weak poorly rooted plants. Will not order again.
Hello John! If you ever have any issues with your new plants don't hesitate to reach out to us with pictures at [email protected]. We offer a 30 day guarantee and are happy to help you!
The bleeding heart and rose plant were quite small and not in good shape when they arrived. The rose is growing but the bleeding heart died shortly after planting. Not worth the high price.
Both plants looked sick and half dead when they arrived. I tried to plant and bring back to life but they never bounced back. Very disappointing
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review Stefanie! If you ever have any issues with our plants when they arrived or within their first 30 days please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We want all of our customers to receive the best plants and have the best success with them in their gardens that is why we offer a 30 day guarantee! Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Hoe big are the bleeding hearts when you ship them
Hello! Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
If the bleeding heart have only a 30 day guarantee, and as many say they are “meh” upon arrival, what happens if they don’t come back in the Spring? No guarantee?
We have a 60 day warranty on items bought in spring and summer. You can read the full warranty here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee