Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
Price range: Contact Us
Rating: 4.8/5

bleeding heart plant for sale nz

Welcome to your trusted source for the bleeding heart plant for sale NZ gardeners love. With their romantic, heart-shaped flowers and graceful arching stems, bleeding hearts bring a touch of magic to shaded gardens across New Zealand. Whether you’re a passionate plant collector or looking to introduce stunning floral displays beneath trees or along borders, we offer select varieties and expert tips to help you grow thriving bleeding hearts at home.

Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold (Redbud)

The Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold tree, commonly known as the Redbud Tree or Hearts Of Gold Redbud, is a small and popular, deciduous tree grown for its impressive foliage and pretty blossoms. The heart-shaped leaves emerge bright yellow in spring, age to become dark green, then develop red and yellow tones in autumn before falling. Masses of small, pink blossoms are produced as the foliage emerges. It grows with a broad and rounded canopy to about 4.5 m tall and 3.5 m wide. Cercis Hearts of Gold is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenues, planted to border an entrance, or included in a mixed planting.

Buy Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold (Redbud)

From $343.89

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 4.50 m

Spread: 3.50 m

Flowering time: Spring

Garden uses: Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Peperomia scandens

Peperomia scandens, commonly known as the Cupid Peperomia, is a popular and easy to grow indoor plant. It produces green, heart shaped leaves that are held off trailing stems. It typically grows to 15 cm tall and 30 cm wide. Peperomia scandens is commonly grown indoors in an office or the like where a fresh, delightful, and elegant plant is required. It is also well suited to being grown in a hanging basket.

Buy Peperomia scandens

From $33.68

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 15 cm

Spread: 30 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern

Why Choose a Bleeding Heart Plant for Your NZ Garden?

The bleeding heart (Dicentra) is treasured for both its dramatic spring blooms and its ability to light up shaded corners with elegant, pendulous flowers in pink, white, or red. Ideal for woodland gardens, cottage gardens, or as an enchanting understorey, these perennials are relatively low maintenance once established and thrive in moist, cool conditions found in many New Zealand landscapes.

If you’re searching for the best bleeding heart plant for sale NZ wide, we proudly offer beautiful varieties like Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal' (Pacific Bleeding Heart) for vibrant, deep red flowers, and Dicentra spectabilis Alba (White Bleeding Heart) for a pure, classic touch.

Varieties of Bleeding Heart Plants Available in NZ

Explore our curated collection of bleeding heart plants suited for New Zealand gardens:

Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal' (Pacific Bleeding Heart): Loved for its wine-red blooms and fernlike foliage, perfect for semi-shade and woodland settings.
Dicentra spectabilis Alba (White Bleeding Heart): Offers elegant, pure white heart-shaped flowers, creating a serene accent among springtime perennials.

These varieties are carefully selected for their performance in NZ conditions, disease resistance, and exceptional flowering display.

Planting and Growing Bleeding Hearts in NZ

Bleeding hearts thrive best when planted in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Choose a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light—especially important for hotter regions. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Bleeding hearts pair beautifully with other shade-tolerant perennials; Bergenia 'Pink Snow Cloud' (Heart Leaf Bergenia) and Bergenia Rotblum (Heart Leaf Bergenia) make lovely companions, thanks to their broad, glossy leaves and spring flowers.

Water bleeding hearts regularly through spring and early summer. As summer heat arrives, they may enter dormancy until the next season—simply keep the roots protected and avoid disturbing them, and they’ll reward you year after year.

Companion Plants and Indoor Alternatives

For a lush woodland look, pair bleeding hearts with shade-loving ferns, hostas, and bergenias. If you’re nurturing your plant collection indoors, consider adding Peperomia scandens for its trailing foliage and heart-shaped leaves—another lovely nod to the bleeding heart theme.

Order Your Bleeding Heart Plant in NZ

Ready to add exceptional beauty to your garden? Browse our range of bleeding heart plant for sale NZ wide today, select the best variety for your garden conditions, and enjoy easy online ordering. With expert advice and high-quality stock, creating your own enchanting shade garden is just a step away.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.