Product Description
Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' PP32380 CPBRAF (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Fern-leaved Bleeding Heart
An alpine-type bleeding heart that's worthy of the Proven Winners name! 'Pink Diamonds' explodes with flowers in late spring to early summer and blooms throughout the season. Pink flowers open light pink and show a two-tone effect. Medium sized clump of fine, fern-like blue-green foliage.
This is an alpine type of bleeding heart and is not a shade plant. For best results, plant in full sun in soil with good drainage. Do not overwater or plant in an area that gets waterlogged.
Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' is different from the other bleeding hearts you may be familiar with in that it is not a woodland plant. It is from high elevations in cool climates, and it can grow in full sun there, much like an alpine. It will not grow well in heavy clay soils and does not need deep, moist soils like most Dicentras. Give this one more sun than you would typically give a Dicentra, and you will be rewarded with stronger growth and more flowers.
Height: 12.0-16.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Blue shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring to Early Fall, Long Blooming
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Small
Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' is a lovely and unique bleeding heart that breaks the mold of its shade-loving relatives. It is a sun-tolerant cultivar that offers beautiful fern-like foliage and an abundance of two-toned pink flowers. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
- Flowers: 'Pink Diamonds' produces a profusion of delicate, heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from slender stems. The flowers are a lovely blend of pale and dark pink, with a slight curl at the tip, adding to their charm. They bloom continuously from late spring to early fall, providing a long season of color.
- Foliage: The plant has attractive, fern-like, blue-green foliage that forms a compact mound. The foliage remains fresh-looking throughout the growing season, providing a lovely backdrop for the colorful flowers.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Unlike most bleeding hearts that prefer shade, 'Pink Diamonds' thrives in partial shade to full sun. It can tolerate more sun than other Dicentra varieties, but it is best to provide some afternoon shade in hot climates. The more sun it receives, the more flowers it will produce.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It is not too fussy about soil pH but does best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. It is important to avoid heavy clay soils, as it does not tolerate wet feet.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Its compact size and long blooming season make it a fantastic addition to borders, beds, and cottage gardens.
- Rock Gardens: It is also a great choice for rock gardens, where it can spill over rocks and crevices.
- Containers: 'Pink Diamonds' works well in containers, adding a touch of elegance to patios and decks.
- Groundcover: It can even be used as a groundcover in small areas, forming a dense mat that helps to suppress weeds.
- Underplanting Shrubs: It is also suitable for underplanting shrubs or roses, as it can tolerate some shade.
Additional Benefits:
- Long Blooming Season: It blooms continuously from late spring to early fall, providing a long season of color.
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract bees and hummingbirds to the garden.
- Deer Resistant: The foliage is generally unappealing to deer.
- Low Maintenance: It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that does not require much care once established.
Overall, Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' is a delightful and versatile perennial that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and color to any garden. Its unique flowers, attractive foliage, and adaptability, especially its sun tolerance, make it a favorite among gardeners.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
