This plant is available on a pre order basis and will be dispatched in the month shown in the product title. If your order contains both in stock plants and pre order plants, your order may be held until all items are available and ready to ship. If you would prefer items to be sent separately, we recommend placing separate orders.

Dispatch dates are estimates and may occasionally change slightly depending on growing conditions and plant readiness. Plants will always be sent when they are strong enough to travel and establish well.

Dicentra spectabilis, often known as the classic bleeding heart, is a graceful spring flowering perennial with arching stems of soft pink, heart shaped blooms. These delicate flowers appear above fresh green foliage, bringing movement and a gentle woodland feel to borders. It thrives in partially shaded areas and works beautifully in naturalistic planting, cottage gardens and around shrubs where the soil stays cool. Dicentra dies back after flowering, returning reliably each spring with a strong display.

Sunlight position:
Partial shade

Eventual height and spread:
Height 70 cm, Spread 60 cm

Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil

This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once potted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away and water gently if the compost feels dry. Pot the plug into a small pot using fresh compost and keep the compost lightly moist while the roots establish. Once the plant has grown on and the risk of frost has passed, it can be planted into the garden where it will develop into a healthy, long lasting perennial.