Dicentra spectabilis

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Bleeding Heart, Common

 
Plant photo of: Dicentra spectabilis
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

The large leaves of the spectabilis species exhibits long, horizontal flower spikes held well above the foliage. Its flowers are somewhat larger than those of other varieties. Dormant summer foliage. Grown as an annual in So. Calif..

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.