Valentine Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’
1 gallon pot
 
A dramatic and richly colored bleeding heart, Valentine features deep red, heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully along arching stems. The blooms stand out vividly against the soft blue-green foliage, creating a bold and elegant display in spring. Compared to traditional pink forms, this variety offers a more intense color and a slightly more compact, refined habit.
 
Best suited to shaded or partially shaded garden areas, this plant thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplantings, where its graceful form adds movement and seasonal interest. Like other bleeding hearts, it may go dormant in summer as temperatures rise, so it pairs well with later-emerging perennials.
 
Herbaceous perennial
Zones 3–9
Part shade to full shade
Grows 24–30 in. tall x 18–24 in. wide
Moderate water needs; prefers consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soil
Blooms Apr-Jun
Deer and rabbit resistant but keep and eye out for slugs