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Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Butterflies
- Deer Resistant
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Well-Drained
- Moist
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring Flowering
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Northern States
- Prefers Full Shade in Southern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Understory Planting
- Border Plant
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Accent Plant
- Under Power Lines
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Dicentra is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Dicentra prefer rich, loose soil that is evenly moist but also well-drained. Plant in locations that are protected from high winds and early frosts, such as the edges of woodlands or on the north or east sides of buildings.
FIRE ISLAND BLEEDING HEART
Dicentra x
'Fire Island'
PP22488 Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Fire Island Bleeding Heart online. 'Fire Island' is huge producer of flaming magenta red, heart-shaped flowers with white tips that are produced in clusters above the very finely textured, frosty blue foliage from late spring into midsummer. It has two added bonuses as it is more disease resistant and does not produce seed, helping it to bloom longer into summer.
Mature Height:
12-15 Inches
Mature Spread:
18-24 Inches
Family: Papaveraceae
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Common Name: Bleeding Heart
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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Eco gallon Potted
SKU: 13060
(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
(2 units available now - S)
(20 units for review on 5/1/21)
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