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Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'

Category: Perennial • Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart features lush foliage and heart-shaped flowers, perfect for shaded gardens.

Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 12-18 inches
Bloom Color: Pink, Magenta
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Light: Shade
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart is a perennial plant known for its heart-shaped flowers and lush foliage. It thrives in shaded areas and adds a delicate touch to gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in cooler climates.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderspecimenshade garden

Special Features

Attractive heart-shaped flowerslush foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for wildlife.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance once established

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in shaded areas. Works well in woodland gardens.

Maintenance Notes

Moderate

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Is Luxuriant Bleeding Heart a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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