Dicentra 'Luxuriant'
Red Bleeding Heart
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.