Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a cool-season perennial native to Japan, producing arching stems of iconic pink-and-white heart-shaped flowers in spring before going summer-dormant. In NE Florida zone 9b, it is best grown as a cool-season annual or container plant — it cannot tolerate the intense summer heat and will die back completely by June. Starting at $19.95.
Bleeding Heart requires part to full shade. In NE Florida's intense summer heat, full shade is essential — this plant struggles in heat above 85°F and goes summer-dormant. It is best treated as a cool-season annual in zone 9b.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; Bleeding Heart is intolerant of both drought and wet winter soils. In NE Florida, it will go dormant in summer heat regardless of irrigation; reduce watering once foliage dies back.
Plant in organically rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. In NE Florida's sandy soils, heavy organic amendment is critical to retain moisture. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges; this plant is best treated as a cool-season accent due to zone 9b heat.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Bleeding Heart is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 ft × 18-24 inches.