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Old-fashioned Pink Bleeding Heart

Old-fashioned Pink Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis

Pot Size - 15cm

FEATURES

Dicentra spectabilis, also known as Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart, is a timeless classic prized for its gracefully arching stems of heart-shaped pink and white blooms. Appearing in mid to late spring, the flowers dangle like delicate charms above soft, ferny green foliage. A beloved shade perennial that adds romance and nostalgia to woodland gardens and shady borders.

Iconic Heart-Shaped Flowers
Graceful, Arching Form
Classic Spring Bloomer

Attracts:
Bees
Hummingbirds

Resists:
Deer
Rabbits

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: Perennial
Height Category: Medium
Garden Height: 24 - 36 Inches (61cm - 91cm)
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches (46cm - 61cm)
Spread: 18 - 30 Inches (46cm - 76cm)
Flower Colors: Pink
Flower Shade: Rose Pink with White Tips
Foliage Colors: Green
Foliage Shade: Light to Medium Green
Habit: Arching, Mounded
Container Role: Filler (large containers or shade displays)

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Sun Requirements ▾

Part Shade to Shade The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Part Shade (4–6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours)

Watering Instructions ▾

Average to Moist

Care Tips ▾

Maintenance Category: Easy Bloom Time: Mid Spring to Early Summer Hardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil Fertile, Moist Soil Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil Acidic Soil Maintenance Notes: Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade. Foliage may go dormant in summer, especially in hot, dry conditions—pair with later-emerging companions to fill gaps. No pruning needed beyond removing yellowing leaves. Divide in early spring or fall if clumps become overcrowded.
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