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Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow Bleeding Heart Seeds for Planting

Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow Bleeding Heart Seeds for Planting

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow seeds in well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic compost. Start seeds in seed trays or pots and lightly cover them with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the container in a cool, shaded location. Germination may take 3–4 weeks. Once seedlings are strong enough, transplant them into garden beds or larger containers with partial shade exposure.

How to Grow


Grow Dicentra in partial shade with protection from harsh sunlight. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Mulching helps retain moisture and maintain cool soil temperatures. Remove spent flowers to encourage healthy growth. During dormancy in hot summers, the foliage may die back naturally—reduce watering during this phase. Apply organic fertilizer during early spring for best flowering results.

Tips

Avoid direct afternoon sunlight
Keep soil rich and well-draining
Mulch to maintain soil moisture
Ideal for shaded ornamental gardens
Allow natural dormancy after flowering

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Ornamental appeal

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Clump-forming

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow Bleeding Heart Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Ornamental Plant


Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow, popularly known as Yellow Bleeding Heart, is an exotic perennial flowering plant valued for its graceful heart-shaped blooms and elegant foliage. The flowers dangle delicately from curved stems, creating a dramatic visual effect in shaded garden spaces. This ornamental plant is mildly fragrant and attracts butterflies, making it ideal for nature-friendly gardens. It thrives in cooler climates and is perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and decorative containers.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Winter to Early Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

60–90 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000130959

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Yellow Bleeding Heart produce elegant heart-shaped flowers?

Yes. This ornamental perennial is admired for its graceful, heart-shaped blooms that hang delicately from arching flower stems.

Do the finely divided leaves provide ornamental interest after flowering?

Yes. The attractive fern-like foliage adds texture and beauty to shaded gardens throughout the growing season.

Can Yellow Bleeding Heart be grown in woodland gardens or shaded borders?

Yes. It is well suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds with fertile, well-drained soil.

Will the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.

Can Yellow Bleeding Heart be used as a graceful focal point in shaded landscapes?

Yes. Its elegant flowers and finely textured foliage make it an excellent accent plant for shaded ornamental gardens.

How is Yellow Bleeding Heart different from Common Bleeding Heart?

Yellow Bleeding Heart (Dicentra species) produces yellow, heart-shaped flowers with attractive fern-like foliage, while Common Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis) is known for its arching stems lined with pink or white heart-shaped blooms.