Dicentra 'Luxuriant'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, heat-tolerant blooms.
Discover the enduring beauty of Dicentra 'Luxuriant', an award-winning perennial that brings continuous color to your garden. From late spring through fall, it showcases delicate, heart-shaped cherry-red flowers atop attractive, fern-like gray-green foliage. This cultivar offers superior sun and heat tolerance compared to traditional bleeding hearts, making it a versatile choice for borders, containers, or mass plantings. It thrives in partial shade, attracts hummingbirds, and is known for its low maintenance, making it an ideal addition for gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting blooms and effortless charm.
$21.95
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
SKU
43165
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color throughout the warmer months
- Landscapers wanting lush, non-dormant greenery in shaded areas
- Homeowners needing reliable plants for dark, low-maintenance garden spots
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with extreme summer heat and humidity
- Designers looking for tall, dramatic focal points for their beds
- Families with curious pets or small children prone to ingestion
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from late spring through fall sets a high standard.
Climate Adaptability
Enhanced heat and sun tolerance outperforms traditional bleeding heart varieties.
Maintenance Effort
Reliable growth habits ensure minimal upkeep for busy home gardeners.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds into the garden throughout the growing season.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit works perfectly in containers or garden borders.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone compatibility makes this a dependable choice for most climates.
Key Specs
SKU
43165
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
15 in
Mature Width
15 in
Genus
Dicentra
Species
hybrid
Light Requirements
Part Shade
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Features
- Blooms continuously from late spring to fall
- Nodding, heart-shaped cherry-red flowers
- Fern-like, gray-green foliage
- More sun and heat tolerant
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Low maintenance care
- Award-winning variety
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Dicentra 'Luxuriant'. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's stunning, deep rose pink blooms which appear earlier and last longer than standard bleeding hearts. The primary sentiment revolves around the plant's hardiness and ease of establishment, even when shipped across distances. Gardeners appreciate that the plant quickly settles into the landscape, providing vibrant color and texture throughout the season. This dependable aesthetic appeal makes it a highly valued addition to shaded gardens, confirming its premium status.
Know before you buy
Unlike traditional varieties that often go dormant after a spring bloom, 'Luxuriant' is bred for superior heat tolerance and provides continuous cherry-red flowers from late spring through fall.
Yes, its compact, mounding growth habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers. Ensure you use a well-drained potting mix and provide partial shade to keep the plant happy.
This cultivar thrives in partial shade. While it is more heat-tolerant than other Dicentra species, it still performs best when protected from the harsh intensity of direct afternoon sun.
Yes, the nectar-rich, heart-shaped flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds. However, please note that this variety is not considered deer-resistant.
It prefers loamy, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture is important, but be sure to avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root issues.
Since this plant reaches a mature height and width of 15 inches, you should space them approximately 15 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
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