Dicentra 'Gold Heart' Bleeding Heart
Brighten shady garden spots with Dicentra 'Gold Heart' Bleeding Heart. This perennial showcases vibrant, golden-chartreuse foliage that beautifully contrasts with its classic, rosy-pink and white heart-shaped flowers, blooming in mid to late spring. Growing to about 2 feet tall, it forms an attractive clump ideal for woodland settings or containers. Its foliage naturally retreats during summer heat, making it a perfect candidate for pairing with companion plants like hostas or ferns. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade conditions.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2339
/ 2844
#2339 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Item Form
Bareroot
/ Bareroot
Who it's for
- Brilliant Gold Foliage
- Excellent Shade Performer
- Early Spring Color
Who should skip it
- Mid-Summer Dormancy
- Susceptible to Sun Scorch
- Mild Toxicity Concerns
Key Specs
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Light Requirements
Part Shade/Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Bloom Start
Mid Spring
Uses
Containers, Cut Flowers
Features
- Golden-leaved bleeding heart variety
- Features rosy-pink and white heart flowers
- Fern-like chartreuse foliage adds bright contrast
- Blooms reliably in mid to late spring
- Cold hardy perennial for Zones 3-9
- Foliage dies back in summer
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Prefers partial to full shade
What customers say
The Dicentra 'Gold Heart' earns high praise primarily for its exceptional aesthetic appeal. Gardeners love the striking contrast between the brilliant gold foliage and the traditional pink, heart shaped flowers, noting it brings needed luminosity to shaded areas. While initial starter plant size sometimes causes minor disappointment, reviewers confirm that with proper moisture and shade, the perennial establishes vigorously. The consensus is clear: patience during establishment yields a highly rewarding display. The unique color and texture ultimately justify the investment, making this variety a valuable addition to the perennial border.
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