bleeding heart plant for sale

Discover the Bleeding Heart Plant

The traditional bleeding heart, known botanically as Dicentra spectabilis, delights from late spring through early summer with its clusters of rosy-pink blooms. Growing up to 80cm tall, the lacy foliage provides attractive cover even after flowering. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning your shade garden journey, adding a bleeding heart plant introduces a classic, effortless elegance to your landscape.

If you’re looking for variety, consider the graceful Dicentra spectabilis Alba (White Bleeding Heart), which offers striking white, heart-shaped flowers and equally charming foliage. For something a little more unique, Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal' (Pacific Bleeding Heart) features vivid, dark magenta blooms and a low-growing habit, perfect for naturalising under trees or along shady paths.

Why Choose Bleeding Heart Plants?

• Shade-Loving: Bleeding heart plants thrive in New Zealand’s cooler, shaded spots where other perennials might struggle.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, these perennials are trouble-free, needing only regular watering and a yearly mulch to keep their roots cool and moist.
• Attractive to Pollinators: The unique flowers invite bees and other beneficial insects.
• Perfect Garden Companions: Complement bleeding heart plants with silver-leaved beauties like Brunnera Sea Heart, or pair with woodland ferns for a tranquil understorey.

Planting and Care Tips

To get the best from your bleeding heart plant, choose a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Mulch annually, keep moist during dry spells, and cut back dead stems after flowering. Bleeding hearts happily share space with elegant foliage plants such as Peperomia scandens, which can also bring the heart-shaped theme indoors. For larger garden features, consider integrating small trees like Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold (Redbud), which echo the heart motif with their brilliant lime-gold leaves.

Buy Bleeding Heart Plants in New Zealand

If you’re looking for bleeding heart plant for sale, you’ll love the selection and quality available at our nursery. Whether you prefer the classic pink, pure white of Dicentra spectabilis Alba (White Bleeding Heart), or the striking Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal' (Pacific Bleeding Heart), you’ll find healthy, robust plants ready to make a statement in your garden. Add the timeless beauty of bleeding hearts to your next planting season and watch your shade garden come alive with charm and romance.