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    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'
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    DICENTRA spectabilis 'Valentine'

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

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    Plum coloured shoots and scarlet-red heart-shaped flowers on arching stems. A new introduction from the USA
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Canada. 2005. P & L Sarrazin, British Columbia.
    • Red
      Scarlet red
    • Racemes
      2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      80cm (32in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        80cm (32in)
       
    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
      Full sun
      Tolerates full sun in reliably moist soil.
      Partial shade
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