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Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

Hybrid Fringed Bleeding Heart, Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its soft, mounded, fern-like form and abundant rose-pink heart-shaped flowers that bloom over a long period from late spring into summer, creating a graceful woodland display, with finely divided blue-green foliage that provides soft texture and may go dormant in heat.


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

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


🌸 Landscape Uses
Woodland gardens, shade borders, mass plantings, edging, containers


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


Branding: Commonly sold as Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Plant type
Perennial
Height
12-18''
Width
18-24"
Hardiness zones
3–8
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Flower color
Red
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden
Shape
Broad Upright
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No