Hearts on Fire' Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

(Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart) A classic shade perennial gets an exciting new look with Dicentra 'Hearts on Fire'. Bright golden-yellow foliage emerges early in spring with touches of bronze, bringing welcome color to the garden before many other perennials have gotten started. Dark stems weave through the colorful foliage and carry strings of true red, heart-shaped flowers, creating a striking contrast. The blooms appear in late spring and are displayed on long stems that hold the flowers beyond the foliage where they can really be enjoyed.

Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9, this Bleeding Heart grows approximately 18–24 inches tall and 24–36 inches wide. It prefers part shade to full shade and grows best in rich, well-drained soil with average to consistent moisture. Its mounded habit and colorful foliage make 'Hearts on Fire' just as valuable for its leaves as it is for its flowers.

The red flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, bringing activity to shaded garden spaces where pollinator-friendly flowering plants can sometimes be harder to find. Deer generally leave this perennial alone, adding another garden-friendly quality. The long flowering stems can also be enjoyed as cut flowers in spring arrangements.

With colorful foliage, unmistakable heart-shaped blooms, and excellent shade tolerance, Dicentra 'Hearts on Fire' provides an impressive start to the perennial gardening season. Dicentra 'Hearts on Fire' is part of the Proven Winners® perennial collection.