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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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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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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. Produces flowers on arching, fleshy 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
Additional Features - Good to know - - re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis. More robust than spectabilis.
Pests & Diseases - slugs.
Place of origin - Siberia, northern China, Korea.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Neutral to alkaline soil