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DICENTRA
Commonly known as Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches
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.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Annuals and rhizomatous perennials. Fern-like, hairless, sometimes silvery foliage often with arching stems carrying pendent, heart-shaped flowers in red, pink, white, purple or yellow.
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Tuberous
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowAll make good border plants. Some are excellent for woodland planting. Smaller species are best for rock gardens.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs.
Place of originAsia, North America. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
Dicentra - Growing Guide
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- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of DICENTRA
DICENTRA formosa
Wild bleeding heart
deep rose-pink buds borne in branching racemes opening lighter pink
DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
Wild bleeding heart
cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
Wild bleeding heart
dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
DICENTRA spectabilis
Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower
graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower
pure white form of the Bleeding heart
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'
Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower
plum coloured shoots and scarlet-red heart-shaped flowers on arching stems. A new introduction from the USA
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
