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Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling]

Also Known As

  • Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling] plant details

Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We have a tendency to let seedlings bloom to see if they are decent and this garners lots of attention in our shade garden so we potted some up. The flowers are a deep bruised rose, freely produced and held well aloft. Happy to ecstatic in rich moist soil.

Gardening facts about Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling] plant

How to Grow Dicentra formosa [Far Reaches Seedling]

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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