Luxuriant Dwarf Bleeding Heart is a stunning perennial grown in zones 3-9. It's a compact plant, reaching 8-10" tall and wide. Perfect for shady gardens!
Bleeding Heart (Dwarf)
Dwarf Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for perennial plant. It is native to North America and is known for its heart-shaped flowers, which bloom in the spring and early summer. Dwarf Bleeding Heart grows to about 8-10 inches tall and wide, and has a mounding habit. The leaves are fern-like and a deep green color. The flowers are pink or white and hang in clusters from the stems.
Dwarf Bleeding Heart is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established.
Dwarf Bleeding Heart is a great choice for a variety of garden uses. It can be planted in borders, beds, rock gardens, or containers. It is also a good choice for woodland gardens and shade gardens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Dwarf Bleeding Heart:
- Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full shade.
- Water regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
- Divide every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.
Dwarf Bleeding Heart is a relatively low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It is a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden.
Here are some specific ideas for how to use Dwarf Bleeding Heart in your garden:
- Plant Dwarf Bleeding Heart in a border with other shade-loving plants, such as hostas, ferns, and impatiens.
- Use Dwarf Bleeding Heart to fill in gaps between shrubs or trees.
- Plant Dwarf Bleeding Heart in a rock garden or alpine garden.
- Grow Dwarf Bleeding Heart in a container on your patio or balcony.
- Use Dwarf Bleeding Heart as a cut flower in arrangements.
With its beauty and versatility, Dwarf Bleeding Heart is a great addition to any garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
