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DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
Commonly known as Wild bleeding heart
Dwarfish spreading habit with red flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. D. eximia of gardens. Compact form which does not set seed. Prolonged flowering if soil sufficiently moist. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western North America. -
Red
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialWide-spreading rhizomatous perennial. Lobed mid- to deep green leaves to 30cm (12in) long. Flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long
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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.
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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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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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