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:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.