dicentra spectabilis 'gold heart' (bleeding heart)
$25.95
- AKA lamprocapnos spectabilis 'gold heart'
- deep pink, heart-shaped flowers cling to arching stems
- flowers have white petals protruding out the bottom of the flowers
- brilliant, metallic-gold foliage with reddish stems Incredible colour contrast!
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 4
- height 50-60cm
- spread 60-75cm
- colour pink (deep)
- grows best in a cool, moist soil that is fertile, humus, rich and well-drained, in partial to full shade
- providing the plant has adequate moisture, it also grows well in sun, but may go dormant faster
- dicentra benefit if some of the main stems are tipped back to about half after flowering, to produce a more compact and sturdy plant
- protect from strong winds, but does not require staking
- plants do not like to be divided and are not prone to any serious insect or disease problems
- partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts butterflies
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)