Botanical profile

Dicentra 'Gold Heart'

Latin name
Dicentra 'Gold Heart'
Common name
Bleeding Heart 'Gold Heart'
Type
Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae

Similar flowering to the species, but with golden foliage that makes the contrast even more striking. Interesting for brightening up shady corners in cool soil. Tolerates sun if the soil remains moist.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
YELLOW
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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