Don't feel sorry for this bleeding heartthis Valentine® serves its essential part of your spring blossom show. Perfectly placed red and white valentine strings dangle from dark red stems for a neat arrangement. This is a classic look for any shade border, even without the standard purple-flushed foliage.
Emerging on the scene before the leaves, each bloom stands out with a personality of its own. Looking at your Valentine® blossoms might remind you of fuchsia blooms because of the tropical bright colors and puffed out appearance. They are plentiful and long-lasting when held in a horizontal clothesline position. Simply cut a few branches to enjoy inside your home while the remaining bleeding hearts adorn your spring perennial border.
Even when the leaves begin to uncurl, this Valentine® bleeding heart will not disappoint. What seems to be lost is replaced with purple-streaked leaves in bright green that lasts for weeks.
At approximately 30 inches in height and width, warmer climates might even enjoy a display of Dicentra Valentine® around Valentine's Day. Just plant these blossoms in the foundation or even in the middle of the border.
Genus | Dicentra |
Species | spectabilis |
Variety | 'Hordival' |
ppaf | PP#22,739 |
Item Form | Bareroot |
Zone | 3 - 9 |
Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Summer |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Height | 2 ft 6 in |
Width | 2 ft 6 in |
Additional Characteristics | Free Bloomer, Spring Foliage Changes, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers, Native |
Bloom Color | Multi-Color, Red, White |
Foliage Color | Medium Green, Purple |
Light Requirements | Part Shade, Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Deer Resistance |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Ornamental, Outdoor, Beds, Border, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |