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    DICENTRA DICENTRA DICENTRA DICENTRA DICENTRA spectabilis 'Goldheart' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    DICENTRA

    Commonly known as Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower

    Genus of 8 species of perennials from Asia and North America, mostly from damp habitats, including woodland, especially in mountainous areas.

    The original 21 species, following molecular examination, have been split into 5 smaller genera with the result that old favourite and cottage-garden stalwart D. spectabilis (Dutchman's breeches) has been saddled with Lamprocapnos.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      Siberia, northern China, Korea.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold/yellow
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. Gold foliage on arching stems.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
    Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
     
    1 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
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    DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
    Dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
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