Valentine Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis
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Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Lovely shade garden plants with classic heart-shaped flowers with grayish-green foliage. Creates a soft delicate display that doesn t know when to stop blooming.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Heart
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Fall Division