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DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'

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

Plum coloured shoots and scarlet-red heart-shaped flowers on arching stems. A new introduction from the USA
Further Reading....
  • Red
    Scarlet red
  • Height
    80cm (32in)
  • Spread
    80cm (32in)
  • 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 thick, fleshy roots with 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)
  • Full sun
    Tolerates full sun in reliably moist soil.
  • Partial shade

DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Canada. 2005. P & L Sarrazin, British Columbia.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to alkaline soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
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Dicentra - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
80cm (32in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  80cm (32in)
  

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