Dicentra spectablis Bleeding Heart Z 3-9

$13.25/bareroot

May – June legendary dangling dark pink (or white) heart shaped blossoms.  One of the best.

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**LISTED AS OUT OF STOCK BECAUSE WE DO NOT SHIP THIS ITEM.  IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION.

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From May through June legendary dangling, dark pink(or white) heart-shaped blossoms. One of the best.

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