Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' (Bleeding heart 'Pink Diamonds')

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, cool, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist. Avoid planting in heavy clay. Flowering may slow or stop early in extremely hot weather, possibly reblooming when temperatures cool in late summer or early autumn.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Arching, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Leaves may aggravate skin allergies. Use gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Toxic to cattle, sheep, and dogs.