Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart') dy-SEN-trah spek-TAB-il-iss Genus:  Dicentra Golden yellow foliage emerges from the ground in early spring and is soon accompanied by rosy-pink broken hearts that open in succession for nearly a month as the stems elongate. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Golden foliage. Leaves may aggravate skin allergies. Care:  Grow in fertile, well-drained slightly alkaline soil in partial to full shade. Allow to self-sow. Cut back after foliage yellows and withers.  Propagation:  Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe; divide in spring. Problems:  Slugs and snails can attack new foliage. Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spot, and verticillium wilt.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Pink, White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Suitable as Annual, Trellis, Container Style Cottage Garden, Shade Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials