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    Dicentra formosa 'Coldham'

    Also Known As

    • Dicentra 'Coldham'
    • Coldham Bleeding Heart

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Dicentra formosa 'Coldham' plant details

    Dicentra formosa 'Coldham' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra formosa 'Coldham'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
    Uses: fern-like leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra formosa 'Coldham'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a superb variety of the spring blooming perennial…12-18" tall and 18"-24" wide. Foliage is blue green and finely dissected giving a 'ruffled fern' look. Flowers are striking DEEP BURGUNDY! Well drained soil with moisture while blooming; light to medium shade

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Dicentra formosa 'Coldham' plant

    How to Grow Dicentra formosa 'Coldham'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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