Dicentra Adrian
Bloom
"Fringed Bleeding
Heart"
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BENEFITS
Long bloom period and slightly more sun-tolerant
than similar Dicentra eximia types. Striking flower
and foliage color contrast.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Copious sprays of rich crimson-rose flowers in late
spring through summer above mounds of gray-green
foliage.
LOCATION
Partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat
Zones 10 to 1. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Plant in front of borders or island beds. Excellent
specimen plant for rock and woodland gardens.
SIZE
10" to 12" tall by 8" wide. Use 4
plants per square yard.
CULTURE
Grows best in moist but well-drained soils. Remove
spent flowers to prolong bloom season. Separate
offsets from crown in spring every 2 to 3 years.
Also see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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