J C PLANTS LLCHOMEPAGE
Telford, PennsylvaniaPerennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050 Grasses

Dicentra 'Candy Hearts'
Common name  Bleeding Heart
Hardiness Zone   3 - 9
Sun   Full sun / part shade
Soil   medium moisture
Flower color   Rose
Bloom Time  April - May
Height  1 ft.

General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. Intolerant of wet soils in winter and dry soils in summer.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Dark rose heart-shaped flowers hang from arching stems over robust blue-green foliage. Continuously re-blooms.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to aphid infestations. Good soil drainage is essential for plant survival.
Uses:
Best for the shaded border or woodland garden. Prefers partial shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil.