Dicentra formosa Bacchanal

<p>The <strong>Bleeding Heart, also known as Dicentra, now classified under the name <em>Lamprocapnos spectabilis</em></strong>, is a perennial plant with luxuriant, finely cut foliage in soft green or bluish-grey tones, <strong>notable for its abundant flowering</strong>. Its flowers are among <strong>the most graceful of spring blooms. While <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/dicentra-bleeding-hearts/dicentra-spectabilis-alba.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Dicentra spectabilis</em></a></strong> is the most iconic, <strong><a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/dicentra-bleeding-hearts/dicentra-formosa-aurora.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Dicentra formosa</em></a> and <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/dicentra-bleeding-hearts/dicentra-stuart-boothman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Dicentra eximia</em></a></strong> are two beautiful ground-cover species whose <strong>delicately cut and airy foliage resembles that of ferns or chervil.</strong> </p> <div id="attachment_10518" style="width: 1182px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fleur_coeur_de_marie.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10518" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-10518" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fleur_coeur_de_marie.jpg" alt="Bleeding Heart flower" width="1172" height="600" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10518" class="wp-caption-text">The flower of Dicentra spectabilis or Bleeding Heart</p></div> <p>Its pendulous flowers, shaped like <strong>tiny white, pink, or red hearts</strong>, bring lightness and charm to shaded gardens from April to June. </p> <p>Introduced into ornamental gardens long ago, it has endured through generations of gardeners without losing its appeal. Its remarkable simplicity makes it indispensable in cottage gardens and English-style mixed borders, where it adds freshness and elegance. Delicate yet opulent, it is one of the <strong>cornerstones of shade gardens, white gardens, and English cottage gardens</strong>, often featured in romantic white-and-pink combinations with other perennials. </p> <p>Hardy and easy to grow, this woodland beauty thrives in beds beneath large trees, along pathways, or in pots on shaded terraces and balconies. </p> <p>It flourishes in the company of vigorous perennials that can take over later in the season and aren’t bothered by competition from tree or shrub roots. The Bleeding Heart pairs beautifully with ferns and hostas, creating lush displays. It also complements spring bulbs like <strong>Tulips, Grape Hyacinths, or Hyacinths</strong>, and blends well with ground-covering perennials such as <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/euphorbia-spurge/euphorbia-cyparissias-spurge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Euphorbia cyparissias</em></a>, <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/brunnera-siberian-bugloss/brunnera-sibirica-siberian-bugloss.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Siberian Bugloss</a>, <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/heuchera.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heucheras</a>, and Foamflowers. </p> <p>With its charm, resilience, and the unique beauty of its flowers and foliage—whether in a garden or not—the Bleeding Heart is a delightful, fuss-free plant that is sure to win you over.</p>