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Dicentra x King of Hearts

Fern-leaved Bleedingheart

It has large, dark rose flowers displaying against the lacy, silvery-blue foliage. This cultivar spreads slowly and is not summer dormant.

  • »  Intense deep pink, heart-shaped flowers on leafless stems
  • »  Lacy, silvery-blue foliage has a tidy, compact habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring until fall
  • »  Flower Height: 30 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 20 cm

1gal
$23.63
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Dicentra x 'King of Hearts'

A hybrid cross involving three parents: Dicentra eximia, Dicentra peregrina, Dicentra formosa.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dicentra x 'King of Hearts'

Thrives in a moist, fertile, humus, rich soil that is well-drained. Dicentra need protection from the hot, afternoon sun. Pinch back spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom time. If the soil dries out, it may push the plant into premature dormancy.