Jackson & Perkins Dicentra Valentine
Best vibrant perennial for adding romantic color to shaded garden borders.
A romantic, shade-loving perennial that brings vibrant, heart-shaped blooms to the spring garden. It offers a compact, tidy habit that works perfectly in borders or foundations, providing both garden interest and cut flowers for the home.
$14.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, romantic focal point for shaded areas.
- Homeowners wanting reliable perennials for north-facing flower beds.
- Rural residents managing frequent wildlife visits to their landscape.
Who should skip it
- Landscapers requiring consistent greenery throughout the entire growing season.
- Busy gardeners who struggle with regular irrigation schedules.
- Pet owners and parents with curious children or sensitive skin.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Heart-shaped blooms provide an unmatched, romantic focal point for shade gardens.
Hardiness Range
Thrives reliably across a broad spectrum of climate zones three through nine.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Foliage Interest
Purple-streaked leaves offer subtle texture long after the flowers have faded.
Space Efficiency
Compact mound habit fits perfectly into tight borders or foundation plantings.
Establishment Ease
Bareroot planting requires patience but rewards gardeners with vigorous seasonal growth.
Key Specs
Genus
Dicentra
Species
spectabilis
Variety
Hordival
Patent
PP#22,739
Item Form
Bareroot
Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
Bloom Time
Late Spring - Late Summer
Growth Habit
Mound-shaped
Height
2 ft 6 in
Width
2 ft 6 in
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