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    DICENTRA
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      All make good border plants. Some are excellent for woodland planting. Smaller species are best for rock gardens.
    • Place of origin
      Asia, North America.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Tuberous
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
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    Dicentra - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    Varieties
    DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
    Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
     
    1 Litre
    £13.50
    DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
    Dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DICENTRA spectabilis
    Ladies locket, Lady in the bath
    graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
    Ladies locket, Lady in the bath
    Pure white form of the Bleeding heart
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'
    Ladies locket, Lady in the bath
    Plum coloured shoots and scarlet-red heart-shaped flowers on arching stems. A new introduction from the USA
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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