Dicentra spectabilis

Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot

• An excellent spring bloomer for shade gardens
• Flowers are long-lasting in a vase
• Deer and rabbit resistant

This species of bleeding heart has been a common, old garden favorite for many years. The puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching stems. The large clumps of fast-growing, bushy, soft green foliage may go dormant in summer in some climates.

Uses: Borders, Woodland Gardens
Nature Attraction: Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Cut Flower
Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy Mound

Homeowner Growing Tips: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Can take more sun if kept moist.