Dicentra 'King of Hearts'

Bleeding Heart

Family: Fumariaceae Fumitory


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, woodland garden
Height 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Blue, green, silvery
Fruit color Black, brown
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing