Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds'

Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds': A Delicate Cascade of Late-Season Romance

Refined and graceful, Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' brings a soft sparkle to the late-season shade garden with sprays of elegant, heart-shaped blooms in silvery pink. Held above finely textured, blue-green foliage, the delicate flowers bloom from early summer through autumn—long after most bleeding hearts have faded. Compact, hardy, and non-dormant, this modern perennial adds a romantic yet durable touch to containers, shady borders, and woodland plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Spread: 35–45 cm, forming a compact, rounded clump
• Flower Colour: Soft silvery-pink, heart-shaped blooms
• Flowering Period: Early summer through early autumn
• Foliage: Finely cut, blue-green fern-like leaves; non-dormant
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; protect from prolonged drought

Uses and Benefits: Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' is an ideal choice for extending the beauty of the shade garden into late summer. Its compact habit and long flowering season make it well-suited to containers, shaded borders, and woodland paths. With no summer dormancy, it provides reliable structure and soft colour when other spring bloomers have long disappeared. Pollinator-friendly and deer-resistant, it’s a modern favourite for romantic, low-maintenance plantings.

Companion Plants: Pair Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' with Heucherella 'Copper King', whose rich amber foliage provides a warm foil to the dicentra’s cool-toned blooms. Add Brunnera 'Silver Heart' for its shimmering, silver-veined leaves and springtime blue flowers that complement the soft tones of early blooms. Round out the planting with Tiarella 'Spring Symphony', whose white floral spires and deeply cut foliage add lightness and texture beneath the airy blooms.

Care Instructions: Plant in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly, especially during warm weather, to support the extended bloom period. Remove spent flower stems to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance. This cultivar does not go dormant in summer, making it a valuable season-spanning addition to the shaded garden. Divide clumps every few years in early spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth.

History: Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' is a compact, modern hybrid derived from long-blooming North American species such as Dicentra eximia and Dicentra formosa. Bred for its extended flowering, compact size, and non-dormant habit, it stands apart from traditional bleeding hearts with a soft colour palette and reliable presence deep into the growing season. It is part of a new generation of woodland perennials bred for beauty and adaptability.

Final Thoughts: Soft as a whisper and steady as the season, Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' offers elegance that lingers. When paired with the warm tones of Heucherella 'Copper King', the shimmer of Brunnera 'Silver Heart', and the delicate textures of Tiarella 'Spring Symphony', it forms a layered, luminous planting that glows in the shade. A true jewel for gardeners seeking enduring romance and refined charm.