Bleeding-Heart
Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine'
Papaveraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Groundcover Collection, Treman Woodland Walk
Source of plant
Plant Delights, Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Longfield Gardens
Description
Instead of long sprays of pink heart-shaped flowers in spring, the outer petals are brilliant red, with the contrasting white inner petal beneath. Even the very dark green foliage of the 2' tall x 2' wide clump has a hint of red as it emerges.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
flower color