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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
Further Reading....
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White -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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.
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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) -
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
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Seasonal Interest - Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
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Releasable plant supports
90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
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Scalloped Border Restraint
These gently scalloped restraints are ideal for holding back plants at the front of your border, giving a natural looking hold.
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Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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2 options from £6.00
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.
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