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Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

Red Bleeding Heart

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Description

Standing 18-20" with cherry-red flowers and dark, blue/green foliage, this perennial does best in the shade.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).