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Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'

Category: Perennial • Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart features lush foliage and heart-shaped flowers, perfect for shaded gardens.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-18 inches

Bloom Color: Pink, Magenta

Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

Light: Shade

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Spring

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart is a perennial plant known for its heart-shaped flowers and lush foliage. It thrives in shaded areas and adds a delicate touch to gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in cooler climates.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderspecimenshade garden

Special Features

Attractive heart-shaped flowerslush foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for wildlife.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance once established

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in shaded areas. Works well in woodland gardens.

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