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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’
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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.

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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
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 		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
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow