THIS PLANT SHIPS BAREROOT, OFTEN WITH BUDS ALREADY BEGINNING TO LEAF OUT.
Our most popular shade plant! The 'Alba' variant of Bleeding Heart forms large, bushy, cut or lobed leaves. In late spring, heart-shaped flowers form along arching stems. Try using the stems in fresh bouquets! They will last about 2 weeks in a vase.
After blooming, dicentra tend to die back until the following year. Be sure to plant it near something that can fill in the gaps when dicentra goes dormant such as hosta, caladium, or hardy geranium.
Awards
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
Planting Tips
Plant in a location that is protected from high winds and early frosts.
Propogate dicentra by digging up and dividing in spring or fall, but take care not to damage the fleshy roots!
Dicentra will self-sow if allowed and create more dicentra! (Be aware and plan accordingly!)
