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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.

    Plant Details
    • 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)
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
    Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
    Dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    DICENTRA spectabilis
    Ladies locket, Lady in the bath
    graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
    Ladies locket, Lady in the bath
    Pure white form of the Bleeding heart
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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 - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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