Dicentra ‘Spectabilis Bleeding Heart’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Dicentra ‘Spectabilis Bleeding Heart’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Dicentra ‘Spectabilis Bleeding Heart’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 17cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (heart-shaped pink and white blooms)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Attracts: Bees and other pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 17cm pot
The detail
A classic cottage garden favourite, Dicentra spectabilis (now formally known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis) produces stunning heart-shaped pink and white flowers that dangle gracefully from elegant, arching stems. This hardy herbaceous perennial is perfectly suited to shaded and partially shaded spots, bringing colour and charm to borders, woodland areas and containers alike. The delicate, fern-like foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the distinctive pendulous blooms, creating a romantic display from late spring into early summer.
Bleeding Heart thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and is ideal for planting beneath trees or alongside other shade-loving perennials. Once established, it will return reliably year after year, forming attractive clumps that gradually spread over time. The plant naturally dies back after flowering, making it a good companion for later-season perennials that will fill the space through summer and autumn.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis) |
| Mature size | 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-forming with graceful, arching stems |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (heart-shaped pink and white blooms) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees and other pollinators |
| Best for | Shaded borders, Woodland Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Dicentra ‘Spectabilis Bleeding Heart’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (heart-shaped pink and white blooms). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Dicentra ‘Spectabilis Bleeding Heart’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 17cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.