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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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Herbaceous - Early 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 -
Additional Features - Good to know - - all make good border plants. Some are excellent for woodland planting. Smaller species are best for rock gardens. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs. -
Place of origin - Asia, North America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
Dicentra - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of DICENTRA
DICENTRA formosa >
Commonly known as: Wild bleeding heart.
deep rose-pink buds borne in branching racemes opening lighter pink
DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora' >
Commonly known as: Wild bleeding heart.
Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant' >
Commonly known as: Wild bleeding heart.
Dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
DICENTRA spectabilis >
Commonly known as: Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower.
graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba' >
Commonly known as: Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower.
Pure white form of the Bleeding heart
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine' >
Commonly known as: 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
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
