Dicentra - Bleeding Hearts White
Best choice for gardeners looking to brighten up shaded woodland spaces.
Discover the elegant Dicentra Alba, or White Bleeding Heart, a perennial that brings graceful beauty to shaded garden spots. While less common than its pink counterpart, this variety offers enduring charm that intensifies each year, making it perfect for woodland settings alongside hostas or ferns. Customers often receive healthy bare roots that bloom in their first season. This offering includes one bare root, guaranteed to grow, promising a stunning visual addition to your partial to full shade garden.
$6.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Planting Depth
0.5
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners looking to brighten up dim, shaded landscape corners
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, reliable spring perennials
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
Who should skip it
- Gardeners seeking consistent, year-round foliage interest
- Indecisive planters who frequently rearrange their garden beds
- Families with curious pets or small children prone to ingestion
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to survive across a wide variety of climate zones.
Visual Impact
Whimsical white blooms provide a striking contrast in woodland garden settings.
Establishment Speed
Reliable bare root quality ensures first-season blooms for new gardeners.
Longevity
Perennial nature ensures the plant returns and improves with every season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the correct shaded environment.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Spacing Proximity
24-30 inches
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Spread
36 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 through 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Includes
1 bare root Dicentra
Features
- Pure white, whimsical flower variety
- Ideal for woodland or shade gardens
- Persistent beauty that improves annually
- Blooms from late spring through summer
- Guaranteed to grow by the company
- Unique, graceful flower structure
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Dicentra Bleeding Hearts White for its exceptional quality and reliable performance in shade gardens. Reviewers consistently note the bare roots arrive substantial and healthy, alleviating common online purchasing concerns. The primary satisfaction driver is the vigorous establishment and quick sprouting, often exceeding first-year expectations. Furthermore, the color accuracy is confirmed; blooms are the desired pure white, offering an elegant contrast. While rare instances of slow growth occur, customer service effectively addresses these issues. Overall, these roots deliver superb value, providing dependable flowering and excellent plant health, making them a strongly recommended perennial choice.
Know before you buy
This product arrives as a single bare root. Because these are healthy, established roots, you can generally expect them to bloom during their first growing season.
Since these plants reach a mature spread of 36 inches, you should space them 24 to 30 inches apart. This allows for proper airflow and ensures the plant has enough room to reach its full size.
No, these are best suited for partial to full shade. Direct, intense sunlight can scorch the foliage, so they thrive best in woodland settings or areas protected by trees or structures.
No, the Dicentra Alba is a perennial. It will return each year and typically improves in size and beauty as it becomes more established in your garden.
Plant the bare root at a shallow depth of approximately 0.5 inches. Planting too deeply can hinder the growth of the shoots.
Yes, this plant is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. It is well-suited for a wide range of climates, including regions with very cold winters.
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