Dicentra ‘Red Fountain’

Fern-leaf Bleedingheart

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.187.400

The various selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This recent introduction forms a vigorous mound of powdery blue-grey leaves, topped by clusters of heart-shaped flowers in a glowing cherry-red shade. Excellent for edging, 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. Continued blooming may stop in hot summer regions. USPP#21269: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Dicentra ‘Red Fountain’

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
Deep Pink
Red

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
Blue
Grey Green

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

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium