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Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
In stock · from $15.99
Large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage consisted of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. Chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems in late spring.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Attracts pollinators.
Quick answers
How big does Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart get?
About 24-30" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart need?
Moderate water use.
Will Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $15.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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