Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’

Gold Heart Bleedingheart

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.187.070

A really colourful selection of the Old-fashioned Bleedingheart, discovered in England. This features the usual chains of pink and white locket flowers, but on a plant with stunning bright yellow foliage! As a shade-garden perennial this has great potential, combined with blue-leaved or variegated Hostas, Solomon’s Seal and ferns of every description. Protection from direct hot sun is recommended. Will go completely dormant by late summer. Registered with COPF.

Further details for
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Moderate

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Pink
White

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color
Yellow

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Very Large

Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches

Spread
60-90 cm
23-35 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow