Bleeding heart - Dicentra spectibilis picture
This Bleeding heart - Dicentra spectibilis picture is from the garden of a friend. This plant is one of the most popular shade blooming plants for the garden. Blooms some time in late Spring and it usually goes dormant in mid Summer. Best planted with other types of shade perennials. Should be planted in areas with good soil drainage and away from high winds.
Plant Type - Perennial | Light - Part shade to shade |
Zones - 3 to 9 | Size - 3' high - 2.5' wide |
Bloom time - April to May | Tips - Needs good soil drainage |