Photo of Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322 flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322

Also Known As

  • Spring Magic Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart
  • Spring Magic Fern-leaf Bleedingheart

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322 plant details

Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Found by Adrian Bloom in his Foggy Bottom garden,this charming bleeding heart makes a compact mound of finely-cut silver foliage topped by pendent soft-pink hearts on upright stems. PSh/M PP20322

Gardening facts about Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322 plant

How to Grow Dicentra formosa 'Spring Magic' PP20322

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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