Proven Winners Bleeding Heart 'True Pink Diamonds'

About this plant

Dicentra x 'Pink Diamonds' is a stunning modern re-imagining of the classic bleeding heart, offering an extended bloom period from spring into fall, unlike traditional varieties that often go dormant in summer. Its captivating, deeply saturated pink, heart-shaped flowers dangle gracefully from sturdy stems above attractive, finely dissected blue-green foliage, creating a charming display that adds elegance to any shaded garden. This vigorous and adaptable perennial thrives in cooler, moist conditions, forming a neat, mounded habit that enhances woodland gardens, borders, or container plantings. 'Pink Diamonds' stands out not only for its prolific flowering but also for its improved heat tolerance, allowing it to maintain its beauty longer through the warmer months. Ideal for creating a romantic, cottage garden feel or brightening up shadier corners, this Proven Winners selection is low-maintenance, deer resistant, and naturally attracts hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to an eco-friendly landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easy to grow. Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid wet, boggy conditions. Apply a slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, though it often reblooms well without it. May benefit from a light trim in mid-summer to refresh foliage. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hotter climates.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.