Valentine® Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis 'Hordival'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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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 |
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| 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.
Plant Highlights
Valentine® Bleeding Heart highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
You won't want to miss out on Valentine® Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Hordival' PP #22,739) for a breathtaking spring display that performs beautifully in shade. Study how the arched red stems cradle their brilliant bevy of dangling, heart-shaped blooms.
Go ahead and run your finger along the flowering inflorescence to set the downturned puffy blooms swinging to and fro. Be sure to show the kids in your life...they'll be fascinated by the orange-red flowers.
Planting and Application:
This ephemeral selection of a North American native has compound leaves that melt back after blooming. Give it lovely support with partners like Hosta, Tiarella Foam Flower and Coral Bells that can take over as the season progresses.
- No woodland path would be complete without the delight of discovery as new spring blooms appear. Tuck Valentine Bleeding Heart here and there to bring joy on special spring walks.
- Use with spring flowering bulbs for a tender underplanting beneath Redbud or Flowering Dogwood trees. For many gardeners, the Valentine Bleeding Heart flower represents the "real" start of the new growing season.
- Plant several of them under a Japanese Maple with Japanese Painted Ferns and Japanese Anemone for a lovely garden feature. You'll have something gorgeous happening all season-long!
- Coordinate an endearing garden theme by pairing the heart-shaped leaves of Siberian Bugloss and Bergenia with Dicentra Bleeding Heart Valentine. Why not enliven the base of a Climbing Hydrangea Vine privacy screen for outstanding, fragrant summer flowers?
- Or, simply consider this a seasonal accent in a patio pot...planting it up the fall before. After all, there is nothing as eye-catching as a Valentine Bleeding Heart in full glory!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Provide a sheltered planting site for this pretty herbaceous perennial. It does best with no more than four hours of sunlight a day.
- Give it life-long support with symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster used in the planting hole. .
- Apply supplemental water on a regular basis, especially in dry weather. Mulch over the base of the plant to keep it cool and moist; taking care to pull it back away from touching the stems.
