Dicentra x King of Hearts

King of Hearts Bleeding Heart

Dicentra × ‘King of Hearts’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its tidy, mounded form and abundant rosy-pink heart-shaped flowers that bloom continuously from late spring into summer, creating a long-lasting display, with finely divided blue-green foliage that provides soft texture and may go dormant in heat.


Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b (best performance in cooler climates; benefits from afternoon shade in warmer areas)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Rosy-pink heart-shaped flowers from late spring into summer
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, woodland gardens, edging, containers, mass plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Tolerances: Deer resistant, shade

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Fuchsia

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No