Dicentra 'Amore Rose'

Dicentra 'Amore Rose': Endless Hearts in Bloom

A modern twist on a beloved classic, Dicentra 'Amore Rose' enchants with a profusion of vivid, heart-shaped blooms in vibrant rose-pink. Unlike traditional bleeding hearts, this compact cultivar offers a long flowering season—from spring well into autumn—without summer dormancy. Its finely divided, fern-like blue-green foliage forms a neat, tidy mound beneath the continuous cascade of blossoms. Perfect for smaller gardens, containers, and shady corners, it offers the romance of a bleeding heart with a fresh, enduring spirit.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–30 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm, forming a compact, mounded habit
• Flower Colour: Rose-pink; pendant, heart-shaped blooms
• Flowering Period: Late spring through early autumn
• Foliage: Finely cut, blue-green, fern-like leaves; non-dormant
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; protect from prolonged drought

Uses and Benefits: Dicentra 'Amore Rose' is a perfect fit for shady borders, woodland edges, and containers. Its compact, non-spreading nature and long bloom time make it ideal for high-impact displays in smaller spaces. Unlike traditional bleeding hearts, it keeps its foliage fresh through summer, providing both colour and texture across multiple seasons. Pollinator-friendly and deer-resistant, it offers lasting beauty without the usual fade.

Companion Plants: Pair Dicentra 'Amore Rose' with Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash', whose silvery-spotted foliage and pinkish-blue blooms echo the dicentra’s tones while adding ground-level contrast. Add Heuchera 'Berry Timeless', whose deep rose flowers and ruffled foliage provide textural harmony and long-season appeal. Finish with Tiarella 'Cutting Edge', whose crisp green leaves and creamy white flower spikes brighten the shade and offer a fresh, woodland feel.

Care Instructions: Plant in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Unlike traditional Dicentra spectabilis, this cultivar does not go dormant in summer, so consistent watering and mulch will help maintain vigour. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage ongoing bloom, and remove damaged leaves as needed to keep the plant looking fresh.

History: Dicentra 'Amore Rose' is part of the Amore™ series, a group of compact, long-blooming bleeding hearts bred for continuous flowering and tidy growth. These hybrids draw from Dicentra formosa and Dicentra eximia, native North American species valued for their shade tolerance and delicate, finely divided foliage. 'Amore Rose' embodies the enduring charm of bleeding hearts—reimagined for extended beauty and ease in the modern garden.

Final Thoughts: Graceful, floriferous, and refreshingly modern, Dicentra 'Amore Rose' brings lasting romance to the shade garden. When paired with the silver-spotted foliage of Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash', the coral-pink accents of Heuchera 'Berry Timeless', and the clean lines of Tiarella 'Cutting Edge', it creates a charming, textured vignette that hums with quiet colour and seasonal continuity. A perennial heartthrob for gardeners who love blooms that don’t say goodbye too soon.