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Dicentra 'King of Hearts'

Family Fumariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Dicentra 'King of Hearts' (fern-leaf bleedingheart) bears showy and dark pink blooms during late spring to mid-summer. The foliage is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Dicentra 'King of Hearts' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Dicentra 'King of Hearts' (fern-leaf bleedingheart) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.