Dicentra 'Candy Hearts'

fern-leaf bleedingheart

Family	Fumariaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Spread	30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light	partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' (fern-leaf bleedingheart) bears bright pink blossoms during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.
Cautions	Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' (fern-leaf bleedingheart) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.