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Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis
Pronunciation: dye-SEN-tra speck-TAB-ih-liss
SKU #00484
Named for its beloved dangling heart-shaped flowers. An old time perennial that loves the shade producing a spectacular array of tall wands lined with dangling blossoms. Spreads in loose moist soil into large clumps. Asian garden staple that naturalizes well with American mountain natives.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Large, old fashioned garden perennial, grows to 3 ft tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Prefers fertile, humusy, neutral pH, loose, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. May go dormant in hot, dry summer conditions. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Early through late spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.