Dicentra Rosea

Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Charming Elegance
Old Fashioned Bleeding heart has been a garden favorite for many years. Dicentra Rosea has charming rose-pink and white heart-shaped flowers that dangle in a row along arching racemes above the foliage mound. The common name is in reference to the protruding inner petals of the heart-shaped flowers. Spring shipping only.

Code DISR

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species spectabilis

Height Medium 28"

Spacing Plant 24" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Full Shade

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Dicentra General Information

Dicentra are an old-fashioned garden favorite. Pendulous flowers on slender stems grow from clumps of fern-like foliage in spring. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Dicentra Plant Care

Prefers a shady, moist location. Can be divided in spring every 3-4 years. Ragged or yellowed foliage can be cut back to 4". The foliage of Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts may disappear during extreme heat in summer; however, if plants are kept well-watered during the spring, dormancy may be delayed until late summer or early fall.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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