Dicentra - Bleeding Hearts Formosa
Dicentra Formosa, commonly known as Bleeding Hearts, offers delicate beauty for shaded garden areas. This perennial features airy, fern-like foliage and graceful arches of unique, heart-shaped pink blooms. Native to the western United States, it thrives in woodland settings and is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. It's a favorite of hummingbirds and pollinators, while deer tend to ignore it. Plant in clusters with ferns and hostas for a textured, long-lasting display that returns year after year, adding enduring charm to your landscape.
$10.47
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2476
/ 3259
#2476 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
Height
1.5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Iconic Spring Display
- Shade Garden Staple
- Extended Bloom Period
Who should skip it
- Potential Toxicity
- Summer Dormancy Risk
- Pest Vulnerability
Key Specs
Height
1.5 feet
Spread
2.5 feet
Zones
3-9
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Planting Spacing
16-20 inches
Bloom Season
Spring to Summer
Sunlight
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Features
- Lacy, fern-like foliage adds texture.
- Graceful heart-shaped pink blooms.
- Native to the western United States.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
- Deer resistant for worry-free planting.
- Returns year after year.
- Ideal for shade and woodland gardens.
What customers say
Customer satisfaction with the Dicentra Formosa bare roots centers on exceptional product quality and reliable garden performance. Reviewers consistently praise the robust health of the dormant roots upon arrival, noting secure packaging protected the stock well. The key positive theme is the high viability rate; many customers reported rapid sprouting and successful establishment quickly after planting. The Formosa variety is celebrated for its vigorous growth and beautiful, delicate pink display in shade gardens, often blooming longer than expected. While minor issues occasionally arise, the consensus confirms the stock quality justifies the price, offering excellent value. These healthy plants reliably transform shaded landscape areas, building strong customer trust in the supplier's quality control.
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