About Valentine

Cherry-red hearts on burgundy stems. Foliage turns from plum to gray-green.

About Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned

Each spring, long arching sprays are loaded with dozens of heart-shaped flowers with drooping inner petals. Prefers compost-rich soil and part shade. May become dormant in summer. Wear gloves when handling; the foliage may irritate skin. Syn. Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Pot Size & Price
bareroot
$8.00
Height
24"–30"
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Sun shade
Catalog
P045
Plant Traits
Poisonous

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Catalog
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Catalog
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Catalog
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Catalog
P043