Bleeding Hearts (Lady in the Bath, Dicentra)

Bleeding hearts are among the most delightful of all woodland plants, favorites of many generations of gardeners. Called Lady in the Bath by English gardeners, these curiously shaped flowers decorate gently arching stems with heart shaped (or lady-shaped, if the flower is turned upside down) deep pink or white blossoms.

In addition to brightening dappled gardens, bleeding hearts are excellent under utilized cut flowers. Arranged with peonies and early roses, they soften the overall lines of your bouquets with graceful, pendulous flowers. Very pretty.

Plant early to mid fall in cold areas and into December in warmer parts of the country. Planting while the ground is still warm allows roots to establish before the ground freezes.

Shipping: Bleeding heart plants are shipped mid September through December for prompt planting.