Description
5 seeds Native to the eastern U.S, Dicentra Eximia (Fringed Bleeding Heart) is a compact, bushy perennial adorned with a ferny, much dissected, gray-green foliage which persists throughout the growing season & does not go summer dormant if given adequate moisture. Blooming freely over a long period extending from early spring to frost, charming clusters of small rose-pink buds open to reveal pale to dark pink, nodding, heart-shaped blossoms which dance gracefully above the lush foliage mound. Flowering will stop in the heat of the summer (particularly in the hotter climates) & may start again in late summer or early fall. A reliable performer, Dicentra eximia resembles the showier Asian Bleeding Heart (D. spectabilis), which is often cultivated in eastern gardens & usually goes dormant by mid-summer. Heat tolerant if planted in rich, moist soil in shade, Dicentra eximia is an excellent choice for southern gardens. Grows up to 12-18 in. tall & wide (30-45 cm). Will colonize very slowly by rhizomes & self-seeding. Thrives in part shade & is easily grown in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It is full shade tolerant but be aware that too much shade will result in few flowers. Great forshaded beds & borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, underplanting shrubs or as a ground cover. No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs & snails. Deer & rabbit resistant. Propage by seed sown immediately or in the spring after a cold moist perios. Can be also increased arpidly by division in fall or early spring. Native wildflower of the eastern U.S. All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten. Hardiness Zones 3-9 Dicentra Eximia Fringed Bleeding Heart Compact Perennial Bush 5 Seeds | Id285
