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Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269

Also Known As

  • Red Fountain Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269 plant details

Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Two-spurred pendent red hearts bloom atop mounds of deeply dissected blue-gray leaves. Compact and robust. .5 - 1' T x .75 - 1.5' W Minimum temperature: -30 °F

Gardening facts about Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269 plant

How to Grow Dicentra 'Red Fountain' PP21269

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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