« Previous Plant  |  Next Plant »

Dicentra spectabilis Gold Heart

Bleedingheart (Golden-leaved Bleeding Heart): Patent CPBR0974, COPF

Red-coloured stems hold brilliant, metallic-gold foliage, and rich rose-pink flowers. A colour spectacle, however, it will go dormant in the summer and protection from the hot sun is recommended.

  • »  AKA Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart'
  • »  Deep pink, heart-shaped flowers cling to arching stems
  • »  Flowers have white petals protruding out the bottom of the flowers
  • »  Brilliant, metallic-gold foliage with reddish stems
  • »  Incredible colour contrast!
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June

1gal
$33.25
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'

Grows best in a cool, moist soil that is fertile, humus, rich and well-drained, in partial to full shade. Providing the plant has adequate moisture, it also grows well in sun, but may go dormant faster. Dicentra benefit if some of the main stems are tipped back to about half after flowering, to produce a more compact and sturdy plant. Protect from strong winds, but does not require staking. Plants do not like to be divided and are not prone to any serious insect or disease problems.