Bleeding heart flower Dicentra spectabilis yellow seeds for shade garden planting

Enhance your shade garden with Dicentra Spectabilis Yellow Seeds, producing delicate heart-shaped yellow flowers. Known as Bleeding Heart, this perennial adds graceful foliage and long-lasting spring blooms to woodland, cottage, and shade gardens.

Ideal for borders, garden beds, and naturalized areas, Dicentra Spectabilis is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and attracts pollinators such as bees.

Features

• Elegant yellow, heart-shaped flowers
• Hardy perennial suitable for shaded gardens
• Adds early-season color and texture to borders and beds
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Ideal for woodland and cottage-style gardens

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Light Requirements: Partial to Full Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
• Ideal Growing Season: Fall or Spring sowing for optimal germination
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers and cut back foliage after blooming to maintain plant vigor

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall or spring.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Keep soil temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart in partial to full shade.
5. Water moderately and remove spent flowers to encourage healthy growth.