Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts' is a revolutionary addition to any landscape design, standing as the first Heliopsis variety without yellow blooms. This striking False Sunflower captivates with its fiery red flowers that transition to glowing orange and eventually bronze, all dramatically contrasted against deep purple-bronze foliage and black stems. Perfect for commercial landscapes, public gardens, and residential projects requiring low-maintenance yet high-impact perennial displays.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
This exceptional perennial offers numerous advantages for landscape professionals:
- Unique color progression from intense red to orange to bronze on each bloom
- Dramatic dark purple-bronze foliage and black stems provide year-round interest
- Impressive height of 48 inches creates strong vertical elements in designs
- Drought-tolerant once established, reducing maintenance and water costs
- Deer and rabbit resistant due to rough-textured foliage
- Long blooming period from mid-summer through early fall
- Excellent pollinator attraction supports ecological landscaping goals
- Forms slowly spreading clumps that maintain their position without becoming invasive
The combination of these features makes 'Bleeding Hearts' an outstanding choice for creating focal points in commercial and residential landscape designs.
Planting and Growing Information
'Bleeding Hearts' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9, adapting well to various soil conditions including clay, provided drainage is adequate. Plant in full sun for optimal flowering, though it tolerates light shade. For best results, space plants 24-36 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread. Consider cutting back by half in mid-May to encourage more compact growth and increased blooming. This versatile perennial performs excellently in borders, mass plantings, and naturalized areas.
Professional Landscape Solutions
Enhance your landscape projects with wholesale quantities of 'Bleeding Hearts' Heliopsis from DeVroomen. Our 25-count bare root packages provide excellent value for commercial installations, allowing you to create impactful displays for your clients. As a trusted supplier since 1925, we deliver consistent quality and reliable performance. Order online through our wholesale portal to access our complete inventory of premium perennials and flowering bulbs. Available exclusively for our trade customers – landscapers, garden centers, and contractors.
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EAN code9181
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height48" / 120 cm
- Light RequirementsSun
- Bloom TimeSummer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesPollinator
- Shipping Time FrameSpring