White Flower Farm Lamprocapnos spectabilis

Yes, the foliage maintains its metallic gold color throughout the spring. However, like most bleeding hearts, it will naturally go dormant and fade away during the heat of midsummer, so plan your garden layout accordingly.

Because this plant disappears in midsummer, it is best paired with late-season perennials like hostas, ferns, or astilbes. These companions will thrive in the same shade conditions and fill the empty space once the bleeding heart enters dormancy.

Yes, 'Gold Heart' is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, deer generally avoid this variety due to its taste.

No, this plant prefers partial to full shade. Direct, intense sunlight—especially in the afternoon—can scorch the delicate gold foliage and cause the plant to go dormant much earlier than expected.

Since this variety reaches a mature spread of 2 to 2.5 feet, you should space them at least 24 to 30 inches apart. This ensures good air circulation and gives the plant enough room to reach its full, arching potential.

It performs best in rich, evenly moist soil. It prefers a slightly acidic soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5, so amending your planting site with organic matter like compost can help provide the nutrients and moisture retention it needs.