Go Back Bleeding Heart Valentine Red

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    An unusual selection of the Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart. This features arching spikes of cherry-red blooms with white tips held on dark burgundy stems. Foliage matures to an attractive powdery grey-green. Protection from direct hot sun is recommended. In warm regions plants may die back and become dormant by late summer.

    Plant Availability

     Bleeding Heart Valentine Red is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Red

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    18-24

    Good Companions

    Hosta, Brunnera, Ferns, Ornamental Grass, Columbine, Astilbe

    Plant Height

    24-30

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Planting, Specimen or focal point, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Early to late spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full shade to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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