Bleeding Heart Seeds – Dicentra Spectabilis

Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) seeds. Known for its graceful, heart-shaped blooms that dangle delicately from arching stems, this classic perennial is a favorite in shaded landscapes. Its unique flowers and lush foliage make it a standout choice for cottage gardens, woodland borders, or shaded beds.

Features

• Produces unique, heart-shaped flowers in soft pink with white tips

• Excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland areas, and borders

• Hardy perennial that comes back year after year

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow from seed with proper care

Specifications

• Common Name (U.S.): Bleeding Heart

• Scientific Name: Dicentra spectabilis

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer (April – June)

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade

• Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

• Height: 24 – 36 inches tall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): 3 – 9

• Planting Season:

  • Zones 3–6: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring

  • Zones 7–9: Best sown in fall for natural cold stratification

• Germination Time: 20 – 30 days (may require cold stratification)

• Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart