Dicentra 'Aurora'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, long-blooming shade borders.
Introducing Dicentra 'Aurora', a captivating Bleeding Heart variety that offers continuous color from late spring through summer. This perennial showcases delicate white flowers that blush to a soft pink, set against attractive, fern-like grey-green foliage. It thrives in USDA Zones 3-9 and maintains its lush appearance with consistent watering, resisting summer dormancy. Growing to a compact 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, 'Aurora' is perfect for borders, mass plantings, and rock gardens, providing natural resistance to deer and rabbits.
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Price vs Category Average
-31%
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SKU
27982
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting floral displays throughout the summer months
- Small-space growers needing tidy plants for containers or borders
- Landscapers prioritizing season-long foliage texture and visual interest
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to maintain consistent soil moisture levels
- Owners of heavy clay soil prone to poor drainage
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for standard, lower-cost nursery varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering window keeps the garden vibrant well into late summer.
Pest Resistance
Reliable defense against deer and rabbits protects your landscape investment.
Hardiness Range
Broad climate adaptability ensures success across most North American zones.
Foliage Appeal
Fern-like texture provides visual interest even when the plant isn't blooming.
Maintenance Ease
Consistent moisture is the only requirement for a lush, healthy display.
Compact Versatility
Small footprint fits perfectly into tight borders or layered rock gardens.
Key Specs
SKU
27982
Genus
Dicentra
Variety
'Aurora'
Item Form
Bareroot
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Height
12 in
Mature Width
18 in
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Full Shade
Features
- Blooms from late spring to late summer
- Unique white flowers blush pink
- Fern-like, grey-green foliage
- Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9
- Resists summer dormancy with watering
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Compact growth habit
- Ideal for borders and mass planting
What customers say
Customers rave about the Dicentra 'Aurora', consistently praising the exceptional quality of the plant stock received. Many reviewers note the arrival of large, healthy bare roots or established plants that quickly thrive. The reliability of this variety is a significant advantage, with frequent mentions of vigorous growth and beautiful, long lasting white blooms that perform well in diverse garden settings. This strong establishment success makes the purchase feel like a truly worthwhile investment, offering great value.
Know before you buy
Unlike traditional varieties that may fade quickly, 'Aurora' offers a long bloom window, flowering continuously from late spring through the end of summer.
While many bleeding hearts die back in high heat, 'Aurora' is bred to resist summer dormancy. Providing consistent moisture will help the foliage stay lush and green throughout the season.
This variety performs best in part shade to full shade. It is an excellent choice for brightening up darker corners of your garden where other flowering plants might struggle.
No, 'Aurora' is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits. This makes it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a common concern.
Since 'Aurora' reaches a mature width of 18 inches, you should space them approximately 18 inches apart on center to create a full, continuous groundcover effect.
This plant thrives in loamy, well-drained soil. Ensure the planting site does not stay waterlogged, as good drainage is essential for the health of the root system.
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