The Dicentra spectabilis, also known by the botanical name Lamprocapnos spectabilis, is an essential shade perennial, recognized for its tender pink heart-shaped flowers with a white tip, suspended along elegant arching stems.
Its abundant spring bloom brightens partially shaded flowerbeds, woodland gardens, and plantings under trees. Its finely cut, bluish-green foliage adds texture and softness to the garden.
It develops a bushy and graceful habit, perfect for creating a romantic and natural effect. This plant prefers rich, cool, and well-drained soils, in partially shaded to shaded conditions.
Very hardy and easy to maintain, the pink bleeding heart is also deer resistant, an important advantage for Quebec gardens.
Botanical name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Synonym: Dicentra spectabilis
Type: Shade perennial
Flowering: May to June
Colour: Pink with white tip
Height: 60 to 75 cm
Width: 60 to 75 cm
Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Assets: Romantic bloom, decorative foliage, deer resistant
The pink bleeding heart is ideal for those seeking a classic, romantic, and hardy shade perennial, perfectly suited to Quebec gardens.