Black Bleeding Heart Dicentra Spectabilis Seeds - Flower Plant

Black Bleeding Heart is a striking ornamental perennial known for its arching stems and unique heart-shaped flowers in deep pink to dark red shades, often appearing almost black in bud stage. The plant produces finely divided, fern-like foliage and blooms gracefully in cool spring weather. It thrives in shaded to partially shaded gardens with rich, moist, well-drained soil. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade borders, and ornamental perennial beds.

Features

• Unique heart-shaped ornamental flowers
• Deep dark pink to red “bleeding heart” blooms
• Fern-like decorative foliage
• Shade-loving perennial plant
• Elegant arching stem growth habit
• Ideal for woodland garden design
• Spring flowering ornamental variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dicentra spectabilis
• Common Name (US): Bleeding Heart
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Shade Perennial Flower Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Early Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November or February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21-90 days with cold stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well-drained organic soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high moisture requirement
• Mature Plant Size: 2-3 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart