Red Bleeding Heart Live Plant in Pot – Dicentra spectabilis (Asian Bleeding Heart)

Red Bleeding Heart, commonly sold as Dicentra spectabilis (currently classified as Lamprocapnos spectabilis), is a shade-loving perennial admired for its graceful arching stems, fern-like foliage, and distinctive heart-shaped flowers. This listing includes one live plant in a pot, suitable for transplanting into woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, and decorative containers.

This ornamental perennial thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Its elegant flowers and attractive foliage make it a favorite for adding seasonal interest to shaded landscape areas.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, foliage, flower color, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower color intensity, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor stem or leaf damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Red Bleeding Heart plant in a pot
• Botanical name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis)
• Distinctive heart-shaped red flowers
• Shade-loving perennial with attractive fern-like foliage
• Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil
• Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, cottage gardens, and containers

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis) plant in a pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Red Bleeding Heart
Scientific Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis)
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Red flowers
Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during active growth
USDA Zone: 3–9
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Growth Habit: Clump-forming, arching
Container Suitable: Yes

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one live Red Bleeding Heart plant in a pot.

2. What USDA zones are suitable for Red Bleeding Heart?
This perennial is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.

3. How much sunlight does this plant need?
It grows best in partial to full shade, especially in warmer climates.

4. Can Red Bleeding Heart be grown in containers?
Yes. It grows well in containers when provided with moist, well-drained soil and protection from intense afternoon sun.

5. Is this plant suitable for woodland gardens?
Yes. Its preference for shaded conditions makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and cottage-style landscapes.