Dicentra Valentine
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking early spring hummingbird interest.
These striking, heart-shaped blooms arrive early in the season, putting on a dramatic show before the foliage even fully unfurls. While the plant requires a bit of patience as it transitions into its leafy, purple-streaked phase, the sheer volume of flowers and the hummingbird activity they invite make it a standout choice for any garden border.
$24.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, deep-red focal points for shady spots
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance color for dark garden corners
- Plant lovers wanting a longer-lasting spring floral display
Who should skip it
- Planners who dislike dealing with mid-summer garden gaps
- Impatient gardeners wanting instant, full-sized floral impact
- Pet owners or parents needing non-toxic garden varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Heart-shaped blooms create an immediate, high-contrast focal point in spring gardens.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds, adding dynamic movement to shaded garden corners.
Foliage Longevity
Purple-streaked leaves provide visual interest well after the flowers fade.
Hardiness Range
Thrives across a broad spectrum of zones from three through nine.
Growth Vigor
Establishes quickly to reach a substantial, full-sized perennial presence.
Shade Tolerance
Perfectly adapted for brightening up darker, underutilized landscape spaces.
Key Specs
Genus
Dicentra
Species
spectabilis
Variety
'Hordival'
Item Form
Bareroot
Light Requirements
Part Shade/Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Size
2.5 ft height and spread
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