Bleeding Heart Seeds – Blue

The Blue Bleeding Heart is a captivating variety admired for its unique heart-shaped blooms in rich blue tones. These charming flowers appear in clusters, hanging gracefully from arching stems and creating a romantic, elegant display in shaded or partially shaded gardens. Known for their distinctive shape and lush green foliage, Blue Bleeding Hearts make an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, and shaded beds. They thrive in cool conditions and bring an early splash of color to spring gardens.

Features:

• Produces heart-shaped blue flowers with arching stems.

• Excellent for shaded and woodland garden areas.

• Long-lasting spring blooms that attract pollinators.

• Lush green foliage provides attractive ground cover.

• Easy to grow and maintain in cool, moist environments.

• Ideal for borders, containers, and decorative garden beds.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Dicentra spectabilis

• Common Name (US): Bleeding Heart

• Variety: Blue

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Blue

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Plant Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, rich soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid drying out

• Germination Time: 20–30 days

• Days to Bloom: Approximately 80–100 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–7: March to April

  • Zones 8–9: February to March

• Use: Shaded garden borders, woodland gardens, decorative flower beds, and containers