Dicentra 'Burning Hearts'
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant summer color.
This is the rare bleeding heart that actually earns its place in a summer garden, trading the fleeting spring show of traditional varieties for a relentless, months-long display of rosy-red blooms. You have to stay on top of watering to keep it from going dormant, but the reward is a compact, ferny mound that stays vibrant long after others have faded.
$27.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color beyond the typical spring window
- Shade garden enthusiasts wanting bold, dramatic floral accents
- Urban gardeners with limited space for containers or borders
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates or with poor irrigation systems
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring heirloom or common plant varieties
- Pet owners or parents needing non-toxic landscape options
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Outlasts traditional bleeding hearts with a remarkably extended summer flowering window.
Visual Impact
Striking two-toned blooms create a high-contrast focal point in shaded areas.
Foliage Appeal
Blue-gray ferny leaves provide texture long after the flowers fade.
Growth Habit
Compact, mounded structure keeps garden beds looking tidy and well-maintained.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture to thrive, demanding more attention than drought-tolerant varieties.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to the garden throughout the season.
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth Habit
Mounded
Drought Tolerance
Low
Water Needs
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Sun Exposure
Part Shade, Full Shade
Flower Color
Rosy Red, White, Multi-color
Foliage Color
Blue, Gray
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
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