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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
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis. More robust than spectabilis. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs. -
Place of origin
Siberia, northern China, Korea. -
White
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Racemes2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
45cm (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. Produces flowers on arching, fleshy stems
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
45cm (18in)
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