DICENTRA
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DICENTRA
Commonly known as Wild bleeding heart
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
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Good to know
Syn. D. eximia of gardens. Self-seeds freely. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs. -
Place of origin
Western North America. -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialWide-spreading rhizomatous perennial. Lobed basal leaves 15-50cm (6-20in) long, mid-green above, glaucous beneath. Flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long, fading almost to white
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Herbaceous
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
60-90cm (24-36in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Dicentra - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- 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
