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DICENTRA spectabilis
Commonly known as Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower
Graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
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RedRose pink outer petals -
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Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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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.Clump-forming perennial with pale-green leaves 15-40cm (6-16in) long with cut or lobed leaflets. Flowers are produced on fleshy, arching stems
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Partial shade
DICENTRA spectabilis
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1846. Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs.
Place of originSiberia, northern China, Korea. -
Flower ShapeRacemes2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten
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DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
Lady in the bath, Ladies locket, Lyre flower
Available from £13.50
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'
Bleeding heart
Available from £13.50
DICENTRA formosa 'Luxuriant'
Wild bleeding heart
Available from £13.50
ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
Available from £13.50
Buy Varieties of DICENTRA spectabilis
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower
pure white form of the Bleeding heart
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'
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
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
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