Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Perennial
- Easy to grow!
- Irresistibly unique heart-shaped blooms.
- Elegant deer resistant foliage.
- Outstanding for spring color.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Bleeding Heart
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), Shade (<4 hours sun)
Height x width: 2.5-3' X 2.5-3'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rabbit resistant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Shade gardens, perennial beds, flower gardens, cottage gardens
How to Grow
Light: Part sun to full shade
Water: Average. Can grow in dry conditions but will go prematurely dormant; extreme dry conditions over the years can kill it.
Spacing: 3 feet
Fertilizing: In average soils, none needed. In poor soils a light application of time release fertilizer in spring is enough.
Winterizing: No specific care needed
Maintenance & Pruning: No special needs required.
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.