Heart-Shaped Flowers
Produces distinctive heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from arching stems.
Dicentra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Dicentra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart Seeds
Dicentra Spectabilis, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is a perennial flowering plant admired for its graceful, heart-shaped pink and white flowers that hang from arching stems. It adds seasonal beauty to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens. This plant grows best in partial shade with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil.
Heart-Shaped Flowers
Pink and White Blooms
Perennial Flower
Shade Garden Plant
Key Features
Pink and White Blooms
Features pink outer petals and contrasting white inner petals for an elegant floral display.
Attractive Foliage
Develops divided green leaves that complement its delicate spring flowers.
Shade Garden Favorite
Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and cottage-style landscapes.
Product Highlights
Classic heart-shaped flowers
Pink outer petals with white inner petals
Herbaceous perennial plant
Gracefully arching flower stems
Typically flowers in spring to early summer
Suitable for woodland gardens
Prefers partial shade
Requires moist, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Product Name | Dicentra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart Seeds |
| Scientific Name | Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis) |
| Common Name | Bleeding Heart; Asian Bleeding Heart |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Plant Category | Flower; Ornamental Perennial |
| Flower Color | Pink and White; white-flowered cultivars also exist |
| Flower Shape | Distinctive heart-shaped, dangling flowers |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming perennial |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) |
| Sunlight | Partial shade; morning sun and afternoon shade are often suitable |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly to maintain soil moisture without waterlogging |
| Planting Season | Generally autumn or spring, depending on climate and seed treatment |
| Seed Starting | Fresh seeds or appropriately treated stored seeds; cold stratification may be required |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination can be slow and irregular |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9, depending on local conditions |
| Flowering Season | Spring to early summer, depending on climate |
| Garden Uses | Shade gardens, woodland borders, cottage gardens, and ornamental beds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Bleeding Heart seeds can have dormancy requirements. Follow the supplier's instructions for fresh seeds or warm and cold stratification where appropriate.
Bleeding Heart seeds can have dormancy requirements. Follow the supplier's instructions for fresh seeds or warm and cold stratification where appropriate.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a fertile, moisture-retentive seed-starting mix with good drainage. Choose containers with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
Use a fertile, moisture-retentive seed-starting mix with good drainage. Choose containers with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow according to the recommended depth and treatment for the seed lot. Keep the medium moist and avoid allowing it to dry out completely.
Sow according to the recommended depth and treatment for the seed lot. Keep the medium moist and avoid allowing it to dry out completely.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain the temperature and moisture conditions recommended for germination. Be patient because germination may be slow or uneven.
Maintain the temperature and moisture conditions recommended for germination. Be patient because germination may be slow or uneven.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Move established seedlings carefully to a partially shaded location with fertile soil. Water regularly and avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Move established seedlings carefully to a partially shaded location with fertile soil. Water regularly and avoid disturbing the roots unnecessarily.
Add Elegant Bleeding Heart Flowers to Your Garden
Dicentra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a classic perennial with graceful, heart-shaped pink and white blooms. With suitable shade, fertile soil, and the correct seed preparation, this ornamental plant can bring seasonal charm to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Bleeding Heart seed germination, flowering, and garden care.
How do you germinate Dicentra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart Seeds?
Bleeding Heart seeds may require a period of warm treatment followed by cold, moist stratification to help break dormancy. Requirements vary with seed freshness and storage conditions, so follow the supplier's instructions. Germination can be slow and irregular, and seedlings may take several years to reach flowering size.
Can Bleeding Heart grow in full shade?
Bleeding Heart grows well in partial shade and can tolerate full shade, although flowering may be reduced in very low light. A location with gentle morning sunlight and afternoon shade is often suitable. Keep the soil moist but well drained for healthy growth.
Why does a Bleeding Heart plant disappear after flowering?
Dicentra spectabilis, now commonly called Lamprocapnos spectabilis, is a spring-growing perennial that may naturally turn yellow and die back in summer after flowering. This seasonal dormancy is normal in many climates. Continue to care for nearby plants without overwatering the dormant crown, and expect growth to return when conditions are suitable the following season.