Dicentra spectabilis VALENTINE® ('Hordival' PP22739)
Common Name: Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart, Common Bleeding Heart
A new spin on an old favorite! If you love the classic look of Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts but are looking for an updated color palette, try this new red flowering selection.
Much like the species, this variety also grows quickly to form a robust clump of deep green foliage topped with arching flower stems in late spring. When the foliage is emerging in spring, it has a tinge of pretty purple color to it.
The flower stems on this variety are deep red and the large, puffy heart-shaped flowers are bright red with a white tip. They dangle romantically from the leafless stems over a period of many weeks. The plant remains attractive after it is finished blooming until it goes summer dormant.
Bleeding Hearts are one of the oldest but still irreplaceable perennials in cultivation. They form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. In cooler climates with adequate moisture, the bloom time may be extended into early summer.
After putting on this fantastic display, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts usually go dormant until the following spring. However, if plants are kept well-watered during the spring, dormancy may be delayed until late summer or early fall. Other bushy perennials such as Hosta, Geranium, or Sedge should be planted nearby to fill in the resulting gaps.
Genus Pronunciation: "Dicentra"
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Product Profile
Characteristics
Height:
30.0 Inches
Spread:
30.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Companions
Gardening Tips
Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings. It likes rich, loose soil that is evenly moist but also well-drained. At planting time, add lots of compost, humus, or peat moss to the soil to enhance its water retention capabilities. Plants will not grow well in heavy clay soils.
Dicentra should be planted in locations that are protected from high winds and early frosts, such as the edges of woodlands or on the north or east sides of buildings. If spent flowers are not removed, small pods develop and drop their seeds when mature and dry. If these seeds are left undisturbed, they will germinate the following spring. The resulting plantlets are easy to transplant while they are still small but they may not resemble the parent plant exactly.
Cultural Info
Dicentra
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Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to Spring
Finish:
8-9 weeks
2 to 3 Eye
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6 weeks
3 to 5 Eye
Container:
Premium 2 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
6 weeks
72ct
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring or late summer to fall
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Plant in late summer to fall for following spring sales for best results.
Growing Temperature:
50-55° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.4
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed 100 - 150 ppm N at each watering.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Provide 8-10 weeks of cold temperatures below 40° F.
Pests & Diseases:
Downy mildew, Fusarium, powdery mildew, rust, Sclerotium and Verticillium wilt may occasionally be observed.
Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnat larva, slugs, spider mites, thrips and whiteflies commonly feed on dicentra.
Potting & Timing:
Plant bare root plants in late winter to spring. Small plugs are best planted in late summer and bulked before vernalization.
Moisture:
Most dicentra prefer moderate moisture.
'Pink Diamonds' performs best in well-drained media and will suffer if kept too wet.
Planting Level:
Eyes slightly below the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
If height control is required, daminozide (B-Nine or Dazide) is effective at reducing elongation. One to two applications of 2,500 ppm should provide adequate height control.
Lighting:
Many Dicentra prefer moderate shade in production.
Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' performs best in full sun.
Grower Tips:
Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' has different production requirements than many of the other Dicentra we offer. It should be grown in full sun and well-drained media, avoiding too much moisture. If grown too wet, foliage will yellow and overall performance will decline.
The same growing conditions are required in the landscape.
Awards
ISU Evaluation of New Perennials -- 2012
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