Luxuriant Bleeding Heart
Dicentra 'Luxuriant'
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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 |
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| 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
Luxuriant Bleeding Heart highlights at a glance!
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Plant Class
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Fall
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained
Growing Zones 3-9
Luxuriant Garden Fringe & Hearts
Love at first bloom is exactly what gardeners feel when they meet the Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant'). This shade-loving perennial shines with bright pink heart-shaped flowers, fern-like gray-green foliage, a long bloom period, and a sweet woodland charm that lights up cool, moist garden corners. The flowers are fragrant in a light, fresh woodland way, and its extended bloom season makes this Bleeding Heart plant a favorite for pollinator lovers and shade gardeners looking for dependable, showy color.
This hybrid is a refined selection of the classic old-fashioned Bleeding Heart, offering deeply dissected gray-green foliage, stronger vigor, and a much longer flowering window. The airy stems hold the blooms above the foliage so the hearts appear to float, giving every planting that magical Ma Nature wink. Its mound-forming habit and lacy texture pair beautifully with shade perennials like Astilbe, Hosta, and Solomon's Seal.
Originating from woodland relatives across North America and Asia, Dicentra has long symbolized compassion, love, and heartfelt emotion. Part of the Poppy family, this romantic perennial earns its reputation as one of the most treasured flowers in cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and woodland gardens across generations.
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Key Features
- Pink heart-shaped flowers with two decorative spurs
- Fine, fern-like gray-green foliage
- Long bloom period in cool, shaded gardens
- Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial pollinators
- Compact hybrid with refined, dissected foliage
- Thrives in moist, organic, woodland-style soil
- Perfect companion for Astilbe, Hosta, Ferns, and Solomon's Seal
Landscaping Uses
Use Luxuriant Bleeding Heart anywhere you want long-lasting pops of pink in shady beds. Its compact size makes it ideal for borders, woodland paths, and layered plantings with other shade perennials.
- Woodland gardens and naturalized shade beds
- Border fronts and shady foundation plantings
- Mixed perennial shade gardens needing texture and romance
- Companion plant to Hosta, Astilbe, Ferns, and Solomon's Seal
- Pollinator-friendly planting designs
- Shady walkway or patio edges
Care & Maintenance
Hardy in USDA growing zones 3 to 9, this herbaceous perennial (learn more: planting perennials) thrives in cool, moist, shaded conditions and loves humus-rich, well-drained soil. Keep it consistently moist during establishment, and it will reward you with months of blooms.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade; prefers morning sun and afternoon shade
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, organic soil; dislikes heavy clay and poor drainage
- Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist; use the Finger Test; new plants need regular moisture their first year
- Arborist Mulch: Apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch (learn why: how and why to mulch)
- Fertilization: Use compost or a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring
- Pruning: Cut back foliage when it goes dormant
- Division: Divide every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor
- Special Perks: Pollinator-friendly, shade-tolerant, cold-hardy, deer-resistant, low-maintenance once established
- May go dormant in the summer heat and sunnier locations. Read about supporting perennials through summer dormancy here.
Read more care info here! Don’t forget to order Nature Hills Root Booster for long-term mycorrhizal benefits
A Heartfelt Shade Garden Star
If your garden needs a plant that blooms its heart out in the shade, Luxuriant Bleeding Heart is ready to steal the show. Its long flowering season, graceful texture, and romantic pink blooms make it an unforgettable choice for gardeners of every generation. Order your Luxuriant Bleeding Heart today from Nature Hills and enjoy premium quality plants delivered right to your door.
Buy Luxuriant Bleeding Heart at Nature Hills for long-lasting pink blooms, fern-like foliage, and shade-loving color. Ships to your door.
FAQs
What is Luxuriant Bleeding Heart?
It is a compact hybrid Bleeding Heart plant known for pink heart-shaped flowers, fine foliage, and a long bloom season.
Does Luxuriant Bleeding Heart bloom all summer?
In cool, moist shade, it can bloom from late spring well into summer, much longer than traditional forms.
Is Dicentra 'Luxuriant' deer resistant?
Yes, this perennial is generally avoided by deer due to its sap and leaf texture.
Does Luxuriant Bleeding Heart need shade?
It grows best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture.
How big does Luxuriant Bleeding Heart get?
It typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for borders and woodland edges.
