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    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'
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    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Alba'

    Commonly known as Bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, Ladies locket, Lady in the bath, Lyre flower

     AWARD
    Pure white form of the Bleeding heart
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available again FEB 2025
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available again FEB 2025 - fresh stock in late winter
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Racemes
      2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
      Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Partial shade
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