DICENTRA spectabilis

Description

The Bleeding heart is a herbaceous perennial producing arching sprays of heart-shaped flowers. The foliage emerges in red in Spring before turning green.

Height and spread: 1x 1 m

Exposure:Partial shade

Soil: moist but well-drained.

Flowering Season: Spring

Uses: Borders and beds, Cottage garden, Cut flowers

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Plants for colourful borders in shade