Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’

Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.187.210

The various selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This new introduction forms a mound of powdery blue-grey leaves topped by clusters of flowers in a vibrant red shade. Excellent for edging and and very useful for mixed containers and tubs. Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of new buds to form. In cool summer regions plants may tolerate direct sun. Lightly fragrant.

Further details for
Dicentra ‘Fire Cracker’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Partial Shade

Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Red

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
Grey Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Fragrant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Small

Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.