Dicentra Seeds – Yellow Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Seeds – Yellow Bleeding Heart Variety produce elegant, heart-shaped blossoms that hang gracefully from arching stems. This unique yellow form of the classic Bleeding Heart adds a soft, romantic charm to shaded gardens and woodland settings. Known for its delicate foliage and extended bloom period, this perennial plant brings a touch of elegance and color to garden beds, borders, and containers.

The Yellow Bleeding Heart thrives in cool, partially shaded environments and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its graceful blooms and fern-like leaves make it a favorite among gardeners seeking an ornamental plant with refined beauty and low maintenance needs.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Bleeding Heart

• Scientific Name: Dicentra spectabilis (Yellow variety)

• Flower Color: Soft yellow

• Bloom Shape: Heart-shaped pendulous flowers

• Growth Habit: Clump-forming

• Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade

• Watering: Regular; soil should remain evenly moist

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Shade-loving perennial; excellent for woodland or border gardens

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Early spring or fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–9

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger passes

• Germination Time: 20–30 days

• Germination Temperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): April to July

  • Mid Zones (6–7): March to June

  • Southern Zones (8–9): February to May

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms and prevent self-seeding

• Uses: Shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and ornamental beds