Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’
Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.187.210
The various selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This new introduction forms a mound of powdery blue-grey leaves topped by clusters of flowers in a vibrant red shade. Excellent for edging and and very useful for mixed containers and tubs. Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of new buds to form. In cool summer regions plants may tolerate direct sun. Lightly fragrant.
Further details for
Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Soil Type Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Red
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Mid Spring Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Edging Rabbit Resistant Fragrant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Woodland
Flower Head Size Small
Height 20-30 cm 8-12 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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