Bleeding Heart - Luxuriant (Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant')
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Deciduous Perennial Mounding | |||||
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Note: Spring ephemerals have evolved take advantage of sunlight which penetrates deciduous forests before the trees fully leaf out and then shut down for the year by the end of spring to rest until the next year. When buying them in summer you typically won't see anything above the ground until the next April! | |||||
Teaser | Fern-like leaves and pink heart-shaped flowers that begin to appear in early summer. Will bloom sporadically until fall. | ||||
About Bleeding HeartsDicentra is an elegant, easy care perennial for shady gardens. More commonly known as bleeding heart, it is named for its heart-shaped blossoms that dangle from slender, arching stems. Delicate, fernlike foliage creates a perfect backdrop for the flowers. |
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Mature Size | 12 - 18 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide. | ||||
Growth Rate | Moderate | ||||
Sun Exposure | Full Shade - Partial Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Moist | ||||
Zones | 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F) | ||||
Tags | Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Spring Ephemeral, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden Full Sun Perennials, New and Unique Perennials, Partial Sun Perennials, Pink or Red Flowering Perennials | ||||
Bloom Period | May - July | ||||
Flower Color | Pink | ||||
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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