Already considered a symbol of love, these flowers that look like hearts take it to a whole new level!
The physical structure of these flowers closely resembles an artistic representation of a heart and, hence, will be a unique addition to your plant collection. The best part is that along with their peculiar beauty, they are also easy to grow! So let these flowers be the “heart” of your garden!
Flowers That Look Like Hearts
1. Anthurium
Botanical Name: Anthurium
Anthurium is a plant native to America and the Caribbean that produces heart-shaped spathes that can be mistaken for flowers. Confused about what a spathe is? It is a kind of modified leaf around the flower that is mostly used to attract pollinators.
If you wish to grow one for yourself, provide warmth and humidity to keep it in good shape. However, remember to place it in a location that is not accessible to children or pets, as this plant is slightly toxic due to calcium oxalate crystals.
2. Bleeding Hearts
Botanical Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis
The name alone gives an idea! Blooming from spring to summer, this hardy perennial in USDA Zones 4-9 has beautiful heart-shaped flowers. You can spot these uniquely shaped bright pink or white blossoms hanging on the tips of its arching branches.
This plant loves the morning sun and bright light all day; however, it can also tolerate shade. This characteristic gives you a versatile choice to position it anywhere around your house or garden. However, you must ensure that it is planted in rich, well-drained soil that retains some moisture.
3. Tropical Bleeding Heart
Botanical Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Not to be confused with the plant above, the Tropical Bleeding Heart vine is a unique specimen that has blooms with inflated heart-shaped balloon-like appearance, which appear almost year round in warm climates.
However, the true flower is the small red corolla that emerges from the tip of this bag-like structure. The bright red color gives off the appearance of bleeding, giving it its popular name.
4. Calla Lily
Botanical Name: Zantedeschia
You might wonder why this tubular-shaped bloom is on the list of heart-shaped flowers. To understand this, you need a drone view of this flower, from which the heart shape of the spathe is clearly visible.
From the center of the flower emerges a finger-like spadix. However, the spathe is the main attraction due to its white, yellow, orange, pink, red, or purple color and unique shape.
5. Pacific Bleeding Heart 
Botanical Name: Dicentra formosa
Lastly on the list is another Bleeding Heart, this time the Pacific bleeding heart! This amazing plant is a perennial herb that grows from rhizomes and can be identified by its six-petaled purple flowers.
It is native to North America and blooms between spring and summer in USDA Zones 4-8, hardy enough to survive the harsh winters in temperate regions. Along with the blooms, it also has fern-like foliage that enhances the visual appeal. It’s also easy to grow in containers!
