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Dicentra spectabilis Valentine®

Bleeding Heart

A new twist to an old fashioned reliable favourite for perennial gardens. Gracefully arching reddish stems with darker green leaves carry delicate heart shaped flowers that are red and white. Great for mixed gardens and cottage gardens.

• »  Scarlet-red, dangling, heart-shaped flowers on arching flower stems
• »  Blooms for 4-6 weeks from late spring to early summer
• »  Blooms are a lovely contrast to the grey-green leaves
• »  Delightful flower racemes are long lasting (2 weeks) as cut flowers
• »  In late summer the plant will die back and go dormant
• »  Thrives in a part shade border or woodland garden

• Category:Perennial
• Hardiness Zone:3-9
• Height:60-90 cm
• Spread:60-90 cm
• Bloom Color: Red