Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ Plant- 2Ltr Pot

Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ – Bleeding Heart – 2Ltr Pot

Elegant and long-flowering, Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ is a modern Bleeding Heart perennial that produces masses of rich rose-pink flowers above delicate blue-green foliage. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and patio containers, this compact variety offers exceptional seasonal colour from late spring through to early autumn.

Key Features

• Abundant deep rose-pink heart-shaped flowers over an extended season

• Attractive finely divided blue-green foliage adds soft texture

• Compact habit perfect for smaller gardens and patio containers

• Thrives in partial shade and sheltered garden positions

• Excellent for combining with hostas, ferns, and shade-loving perennials

• Fully hardy and reliable in most UK garden conditions

Product Description

Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ is a refined and compact bleeding heart variety valued for its long flowering period and elegant appearance. Unlike traditional dicentras that bloom briefly in spring, this modern cultivar continues producing vivid rose-pink flowers from late spring well into summer, often extending into early autumn. The flowers hang gracefully from slender stems above mounds of delicate fern-like blue-green foliage, creating a light and airy effect in the garden.

Growing to approximately 30cm in height and spread, this tidy perennial is ideal for mixed borders, shaded courtyards, woodland-style planting, and decorative patio pots. Its controlled growth habit makes it easy to combine with spring bulbs and summer-flowering companions without overwhelming neighbouring plants. The foliage remains fresh and attractive throughout the growing season, especially when planted in cooler, partially shaded positions.

Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ thrives in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Fully hardy across most of the UK, it offers reliable performance year after year and brings lasting ornamental interest to both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’

• Common name: Bleeding Heart

• Pot size: 2Ltr Pot

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

• Flower colour: Deep rose-pink

• Foliage: Finely divided blue-green leaves

• Mature height: Approx. 30cm

• Mature spread: Approx. 30–40cm

• Flowering period: Late spring to early autumn

• Position: Partial shade to light sun

• Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil

• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK regions

• Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming

• Suitable for: Borders, woodland gardens, containers, shaded courtyards, and patio planting

Care Tips

• Plant in a sheltered, partially shaded position for best foliage and flower colour

• Keep soil consistently moist during active growth and flowering periods

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth

• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming

• Cut back yellowing foliage later in the season to maintain tidiness

• Mulch annually to help retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Ensure good drainage in winter to prevent crown rot

• Watch for slugs, snails, and aphids, particularly during spring growth

Add graceful structure, long-lasting colour, and elegant texture to shaded garden spaces with Dicentra ‘Passion Hearts’ — a superb choice for stylish borders, patio displays, and low-maintenance perennial planting schemes.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.