Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is a captivating perennial that adds a touch of elegance and romance to any garden. With its heart-shaped, vibrant red flowers that dangle delicately from arching stems, it creates a striking visual effect in shaded garden spaces. This variety features a compact growth habit and distinctive foliage, making it a lovely choice for adding color and texture to beds, borders, and containers.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 3 - 9 |
| Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average, High |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Loam |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Cold, Deer |
| Attracts |
Bees, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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Partial Sun, Shade,
Spring,
Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers