Cupid® Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis × ‘Cupid’ PP 32,043
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Delivery and Shipping
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Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-9
Pink Perfection In The Shade Garden
Bring a dose of romance to your shade garden with the elegant Cupid® Bleeding Heart PP#32,043 (Dicentra spectabilis 'Cupid'). This exceptional pink-flowering variety offers soft shell-pink heart-shaped blooms that dangle gracefully from arching stems. Unlike the classic red or white types, this cultivar boasts uniquely delicate tones and ferny blue-green foliage. It's a spring-blooming, cold-hardy perennial that grows in a charming mound and delights pollinators while thriving in partial to full shade.
Cupid® Bleeding Heart reaches a mature height and spread of 2–3 feet, forming tidy clumps of finely cut foliage. The pink flowers appear in mid-spring on arching racemes, blooming for several weeks before fading gracefully into summer dormancy. Its blue-green foliage provides lovely contrast and texture in woodland settings or shaded borders, then naturally retreats after flowering, allowing other perennials to take the stage.
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Key Features
- Soft shell-pink heart-shaped flowers
- Blue-green ferny foliage
- Compact clumping habit, 2–3 feet tall and wide
- Blooms in mid-spring
- Cold-hardy herbaceous perennial for shade
Landscaping Uses
It's deer-resistant, making it ideal for woodland gardens, pollinator beds, and shady containers. Cupid® Bleeding Heart brings romance and structure to shady spaces with its arching stems and pink blooms, topping out at 2–3 feet in a compact mound.
- Shade borders or woodland gardens shade garden
- Underplanting for shrubs or trees
- Cottage garden designs cottage garden
- Part-shade containers
- Early spring pollinator beds
- Add to mixed perennial beds for texture and contrast mixed perennial garden
Native to parts of Asia, Dicentra spectabilis has been treasured for centuries in cottage gardens and shade plantings. The 'Cupid' variety is a refined, patented cultivar known for its soft coloration and neat form.
Care & Maintenance
Cupid® Bleeding Heart is an herbaceous perennial and a springtime showstopper for shady spots. It's cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and prefers consistent moisture.
- Planting Time: Early spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade; avoid hot afternoon sun
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, rich organic soils; avoid heavy clay or soggy soil (compost)
- Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist in spring and early summer; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture (watering tips)
- Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch layer of arborist mulch to regulate soil moisture and temperature
- Fertilization Needs: Apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
- Pruning Info: No deadheading needed; cut back foliage after natural summer dormancy dieback
- Renewal Pruning: Not needed
- Division Info: Divide every 3–5 years in fall or very early spring for vigor and propagation
- Special Perks/Growing Tips:
- Cold-hardy
- Deer resistant
- Low maintenance
Let Cupid Steal Your Gardening Heart!
With its blushing pink blooms and tidy shape, Cupid® Bleeding Heart adds elegance and charm to the quiet corners of your garden. Let it enchant shady beds and soften your spring landscape with early color and texture. Order your Cupid® Bleeding Heart today and let Nature Hills ship it at the perfect planting time for your zone.
