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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

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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. arching, fleshy stems carry racemes of flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis. More robust than spectabilis.
Pests & Diseases - slugs.
Place of origin - Siberia, northern China, Korea.
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest - Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
Neutral to alkaline soil