Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’
Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.187.210
The various selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This new introduction forms a mound of powdery blue-grey leaves topped by clusters of flowers in a vibrant red shade. Excellent for edging and 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. Lightly fragrant.
Further details for
Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Woodland
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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