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Candy Hearts Dicentra Plant

10.99
  • - Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart
  • - Height: 10-14 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Part Shade
  • - Bloom Time: May-July
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Candy Hearts Dicentra Plant
Plant Features

Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart offers a whimsical journey through seasons with its remarkably enduring blooms and vibrant vitality. Adorning vigorous clumps of powdery blue-green, fern-like foliage, delicate heart-shaped blossoms dangle enchantingly, casting a spell with their dusky rose-purple shade. Contrasting with the traditional bleeding heart, this novel perennial bursts forth with resilient, candy-heart pink flowers, exuding a mild fragrance and blooming relentlessly until the inaugural frost. The dark rose, heart-shaped flowers elegantly drape from arching stems, gracefully hovering above the robust foliage, presenting a breathtaking spectacle of color and form. Whether enhancing edges, brightening mixed containers, or starring in tubs, ‘Candy Hearts’ unveils a splendid display, especially when faded flowers are removed to encourage the unveiling of new buds, potentially extending its dazzling show into the autumn in cool-summer regions. A modern twist on a classic, it ensures a mesmerizing, colorful display year after year.

Our Dicentra Plants are lovingly grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and elegant addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in early spring or fall for strong root development
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for mature growth

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging
  • - Water deeply during dry periods, especially in the first year of growth

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges
  • - Additional feeding is not usually necessary, but compost can be added in fall

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer blooming period
  • - Cut back foliage after flowering to ground level in late fall or after the first frost

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Generally pest-free, but slugs and snails may occasionally appear in damp conditions
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms in mid-spring with heart-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates light frost and cooler spring temperatures

Companion Plants for Dicentra:

  • - Hosta: Complements Dicentra's delicate blooms with bold, textured foliage
  • - Ferns: Adds a soft, green backdrop for Dicentra's graceful flowers
  • - Brunnera: Provides contrasting foliage and small blue flowers in shade gardens
  • - Astilbe: Adds texture and color to complement Dicentra's spring blooms
  • - Heuchera: Offers vibrant foliage that pairs well with Dicentra's delicate flowers
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 2-4 hours of morning sun
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 14-16 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Magenta
Foliage Color Blue/Green
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Container Garden, Pollinator Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover, Texture
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: High, Rabbit
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Candy Hearts blooming already within short time of planting!

Am very pleased with my order from GrowJoy who knows how to package and send healthy plants!

From Carole | May 30, 2015


Candy Hearths Dicentra Plant.

Planted and growing well. Will always recommend GrowJoy !

From Robert | June 09, 2013


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