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