Dicentra - Bleeding Hearts May Romance Collection
Best choice for gardeners looking to add romantic charm to shade.
Bring romance to your garden with the Dicentra May Romance Collection. This trio of Bleeding Hearts offers a fleeting yet breathtaking display of heart-shaped blooms in late spring. The collection includes two classic pink varieties and one sparkling white type, perfect for adding delicate beauty to shade gardens. Each plant produces multiple flower stalks, ensuring a generous show of unique flowers. These easy-to-grow perennials provide a soft, graceful presence, making them a delightful addition to any home garden.
$17.47
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Category Rank
1570
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#1570 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-26%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
39
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, whimsical focal points for their landscape
- Owners of shady garden plots needing reliable, low-light performers
- Budget-conscious gardeners wanting long-term, low-maintenance spring color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing consistent, year-round foliage coverage in their beds
- Parents and pet owners prioritizing non-toxic plant varieties
- Residents of hot, humid climates with poor soil drainage
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle to bloom.
Visual impact
Iconic heart-shaped blooms provide a high-drama aesthetic for spring garden beds.
Hardiness range
Versatile enough to survive diverse climates across USDA zones three through nine.
Maintenance ease
Low-effort perennials that require minimal intervention once established in the soil.
Growth scale
Reaches an impressive four-foot height, creating a substantial vertical garden presence.
Bloom duration
Offers a stunning but fleeting display during the late spring season.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-9
Mature Height
48.0 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Dicentra
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Shade
Bloom Season
Spring, Early Summer
Planting Season
Spring
Flower Color
Pink, White
Features
- Graceful, romantic heart-shaped blooms
- Includes pink and white varieties
- Ideal for shade gardens
- Unique and delicate flower form
- Easy to cultivate perennial
- Blooms in late spring
- Adds charm to garden beds
- Collection of 3 plants
What customers say
Customers find the Dicentra 'May Romance Collection' delivers exceptional aesthetic value once established. Initial concerns regarding the small, dry bare roots quickly dissipate as the plants sprout. The core strength is the stunning beauty of the resulting blooms, featuring delicate, heart-shaped flowers in vibrant pinks and pure whites. Reviewers praise the collection's resilience, noting its ability to thrive and return stronger each year, even in challenging shady spots. While clearer planting instructions and better packaging to maintain moisture during transit would improve the initial experience, the overwhelming consensus confirms the excellent genetic quality. This collection proves a worthwhile investment for long-term garden beauty.
Know before you buy
Each plant in this collection will reach a mature spread of about 36 inches. You should space them 2 to 3 feet apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
No, these plants are specifically suited for full shade. Direct afternoon sun can scorch the delicate foliage and shorten the bloom time, so choose a spot that remains protected from harsh light.
Bleeding Hearts are ephemeral perennials, meaning they often go dormant and may disappear or yellow after their late spring to early summer bloom cycle. This is a natural part of their life cycle, so do not be alarmed if the foliage dies back before mid-summer.
Yes, they are quite hardy and thrive in USDA zones 3 through 9. They are well-adapted to withstand cold winters and will return reliably each spring.
Plant the bulbs at a shallow depth of approximately 0.5 inches. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent the roots from sitting in water, especially during the dormant season.
Keep the soil moderately moist while the plants are actively growing and blooming in the spring. Once the plants enter dormancy in the summer, you should reduce watering to a low level.
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