Dicentra 'Love Hearts'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, shade-loving floral color.
These heart-shaped blooms offer a rare, season-long performance that puts traditional perennials to shame. While you’ll need to keep them away from curious pets due to their toxicity, the trade-off is a remarkably resilient, low-maintenance plant that keeps your garden vibrant from late spring until the first frost.
$18.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color in shaded garden beds
- Homeowners looking to brighten dark or woodland landscape corners
- Small-space gardeners needing tidy plants for borders or containers
Who should skip it
- Planners who dislike managing empty gaps during summer dormancy
- Gardeners in regions with dry or inconsistent soil conditions
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring common, lower-cost perennial varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering window provides color from late spring through first frost.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pest Resilience
Naturally toxic properties keep deer and common garden pests at bay.
Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or as groundcover.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies to your garden throughout the growing season.
Climate Adaptability
Robust hardiness range makes this a reliable choice for most regions.
Key Specs
SKU
35613
Item Form
Bareroot
Light Requirements
Part Shade
Bloom Start
Early Summer
Bloom End
Mid Fall
Mature Height
12 in
Mature Spread
12 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Growth Habit
Groundcover
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
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