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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
Further Reading....
  • Red
    Rose pink outer petals
  • White
    Inner petals
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Partial shade

DICENTRA spectabilis

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1846. Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs.
    Place of origin
    Siberia, northern China, Korea.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to alkaline soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
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Dicentra - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Buy Varieties of DICENTRA spectabilis

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DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'

DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'

Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower

pure white form of the Bleeding heart

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individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'

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

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant

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