Dicentra
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Dicentra originate from North America and Asia and are a genus of rhizomatous or tuberous perennial gardening plants.

Leaves are greyish green and oval or bluish grey, delicate and fern like.

Heart shaped pink, white or yellow flowers are borne in racemes, on arching stems.

They are especially good plants for cooler climates.

Essential info

Genus: Dicentra

Family: Fumariaceae/Papaveraceae

Species: Spectabilis

Common Names: Bleeding heart.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 90cm (36inches).

Flowering: From spring through to autumn.

Where to plant info

Dicentra are frequently used in woodland gardens or under shrubs where they add colour and interest.

Where: Ideal for borders and as specimen plants.

Try them in patio tubs and pots.

Site: Dicentra prefer partial shade.

Soil: Any rich in organic compost soil which is free draining.

Propagation info By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

Use only fresh seed (sow immediately after collecting) otherwise they will not germinate.

Time from sowing to germination: 10 - 14 weeks onwards.

They are very slow at germinating, so be patient.

How to sow seeds….. read more

Or propagate by division from early spring through to autumn.

Or by root cuttings 7.5cm (3inches) long from spring through to autumn.

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