Dicentra Formosa Seeds – Fern-Leaf
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Dicentra formosa Seeds
Grow the graceful Western Bleeding Heart from premium-quality Dicentra formosa seeds. This beautiful woodland perennial produces delicate, heart-shaped pink to rose flowers above finely divided blue-green foliage, making it an excellent choice for shade gardens, woodland borders, native landscapes, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
Key Features
Elegant Heart-Shaped Blooms
Produces clusters of charming pendant flowers in soft pink to rose shades that brighten shaded garden spaces.
Beautiful Fern-Like Foliage
Finely divided blue-green leaves provide attractive texture and remain ornamental throughout much of the growing season.
Ideal for Shade Gardens
Thrives in woodland settings, shaded borders, and beneath trees where many flowering plants struggle.
Supports Pollinators
Early-season blooms provide an important nectar source for native bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
Growing Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dicentra formosa |
| Common Name (US) | Western Bleeding Heart, Pacific Bleeding Heart |
| Seed Type | Wildflower Seed |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 3–9 |
| Planting Season | Fall or Spring |
| Bloom Season | Spring through Early Summer |
| Sowing Depth | Surface to ⅛ inch |
| Germination | 30–90 Days After Cold Stratification |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil | Rich, Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 12–18 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 inches |
Growing Guide
Dicentra formosa Seeds
Create a peaceful woodland garden with graceful heart-shaped flowers, attractive fern-like foliage, and a dependable native perennial that thrives in cool, shaded landscapes.