Dicentra (Lamprocapnos) spectabilis
Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart
In late spring to early summer this plant is covered in pink and white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems. Prefers partial shade and doesn’t like to dry out. Plants that do not receive adequate shade and/or moisture will go dormant mid-summer.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: April, May
- Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Dicentra (Lamprocapnos) spectabilis
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Rounded
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Light Conditions
- Shade to Part Sun
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Flower Color
- Pink
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Asia
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Divide
- Every Third Year
Possible Substitutions for Dicentra (Lamprocapnos) spectabilis
Dicentra (Lamprocapnos) spectabilis 'Gold Heart'
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Shade To Part Sun
- Flower Color: Pink
- Height: 24" – 36"
Tricyrtis x 'Tojen'
Toad Lily
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Shade To Part Sun
- Flower Color: Pink
- Height: 24" – 36"
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