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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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White
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread45cm (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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Partial shade
DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowRe-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis. More robust than spectabilis.Pests & DiseasesSlugs.Place of originSiberia, northern China, Korea.
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Flower ShapeRacemes2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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1.2m (4ft)
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45cm (18in) |
DICENTRA spectabilis
Lady in the bath, Ladies locket, Lyre flower
Available from £13.50
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Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
Available from £13.50
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Bleeding heart
Available from £13.50
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Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50