Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant')

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') is a compact, long blooming woodland perennial valued for streams of deep rose red, heart shaped flowers held above finely cut, blue green foliage. Unlike classic spring only types, this modern hybrid flowers in recurring waves from late spring into fall in cool, evenly moist conditions, maintaining a tidy, mounded habit that brightens shaded borders, woodland edges, and containers with romantic color and refined texture.

Distinctive Features

Arching sprays of saturated rose hearts rise continuously over fern like leaves for an extended season; the dense, clumping form resists summer slump better than old fashioned bleeding hearts, keeping borders fresh and cohesive in dappled shade.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
• Soil: Rich, well drained, humus amended soil that retains even moisture.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during active growth, never waterlogged.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring into fall in cool climates; may pause in peak heat, then resume.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Continuous rose hearts create a luminous highlight in shade gardens.
• Woodland Gardens: Pairs beautifully with hosta, heuchera, brunnera, and ferns.
• Shaded Borders: Fine texture and steady color unify mixed plantings.
• Containers: Compact, tidy habit excels in patio pots with dappled light.
• Cottage Gardens: Old fashioned charm with modern, extended flowering.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells; mulch lightly to conserve moisture and cool roots.
• Pruning: Snip spent stems to encourage new buds and maintain a neat mound.
• Fertilizing: Top dress with compost in spring; supplement lean soils with a balanced, slow release fertilizer.
• Grooming: Remove any heat tired leaves in midsummer; fresh growth returns as temperatures ease.
• Division: Divide clumps in early spring or fall if vigor declines.

Why Choose Luxuriant Bleeding Heart?

• Extended Flowering: Blooms well beyond spring for months of color in shade.
• Compact and Tidy: Space efficient habit fits borders and containers without flopping.
• Refined Texture: Lacy foliage adds elegance between bloom cycles.
• Shade Solution: Performs where sun lovers struggle, enhancing difficult sites.
• Easy Care: Reliable performance with simple moisture, mulch, and light grooming.

Dicentra 'Luxuriant' combines saturated rose blooms, graceful foliage, and season long performance in a compact package, delivering an effortless, shade loving accent for borders, woodland plantings, and decorative containers.