Zone
4 - 7
Mature Height in Inches
15 IN
Mature Width in Inches
24 IN
Sun / Shade
Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Level
Moist, well-drained
Dicentra 'Fire Island' Bleeding Heart
Dicentra 'Fire Island' Bleeding Heart
A sun-loving bleeding heart with bold blooms and frosty foliage
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Description / Dicentra 'Fire Island' Bleeding Heart
Dicentra 'Fire Island' is a sun-loving bleeding heart that brings bold beauty to the garden. This compact, bushy perennial matures to just 10 to 15 inches tall, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, patio pots, or rock gardens. 'Fire Island' blooms earlier and longer than typical varieties, with sprays of magenta-red, heart-shaped flowers that last from early/mid spring into midsummer. These dangling blooms stand out brilliantly against a mound of finely textured, frosty blue foliage that stays lush throughout the season, adding charm even when not in bloom. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, both the flowers and foliage are garden treasures.
Known as bleeding heart or fern-leaved bleeding heart, 'Fire Island' is a hardy perennial for Zones 4-7. Its unique ability to thrive in sunny spots sets it apart, making it a standout addition to borders, beds, or as a ground cover. With no seed production, it blooms continuously for a longer season.
'Fire Island' prefers partially shady to shady locations with fertile, well-draining soil that is consistently moist. While it thrives in sun, providing afternoon shade in hotter climates helps maintain its health. Resistant to pests and diseases, this low-maintenance perennial is a reliable and gorgeous garden performer.
Plant 'Fire Island' Bleeding Heart roots in spring, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart and burying them 1½ to 2 inches deep.
Product Details
| SKU | 44491 |
|---|---|
| Item Form | Bareroot |
| Genus | Dicentra |
| Species | spectabilis |
| Variety | 'Fire Island' |
| PPAF | PP22488 |
| Product Classification | Perennials, Plants |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| USDA Zone Low | 4 |
| USDA Zone High | 7 |
| Sun / Shade | Part Shade, Shade |
| Moisture Level | Moist, well-drained |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Season Start | Early Spring |
| Bloom Season End | Late Summer |
| Foliage Color | Blue, Gray |
| Mature Width in Inches | 24.00 |
| Mature Height in Inches | 15.00 |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Pest Resistant |
| Characteristics | Flower |
| Uses | Containers |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| State Shipping Restrictions | GU, PR, VI |
| Shipping Method Restrictions | expressShipping |
| Discount Exempt | No |
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Growing like a weed! 0 people found this helpfulI planted this beauty in an oval planter, with nice rich loose soil. It looked dead upon arrival. I put filtered water in the bag with the dried soil and let it sit for a couple hours to soak the roots, leaving the top above water. I then took the back off your and soil from bag and planted in ground, support simple! Within a couple days there were fresh shots popping out, now every day is a little bigger. I can't wait to see it on full bloom. I'll send more pics.
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Thank you for walking us through your planting process—it's always great to see the care and thought that goes into getting things off to a strong start. Sounds like your planter is already showing signs of good growth! We’re excited to see how it continues to thrive—definitely send more photos when it's in bloom!
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