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DACTYLICAPNOS macrocapnos
Commonly known as Climbing dicentra
Herbaceous climbing Dicentra with yellow pendent flowers. Finely cut green foliage splashed with silver
£15.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Formerly dicentra macrocapnos. (D. macrocapnos/D. scandens differences very subtle) Excellent for scrambling through shrubs -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Himalayas -
Yellow
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (3ft) or more. -
Spread
1m (3ft) or more.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingClimbing perennial with slender stems. Produces pendent, heart-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long in long racemes
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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.Deeply lobed, mid-green leaves 15-35cm (6-14in) long divided into lance-shaped leaflets
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Mature Size1m (3ft) or more.
1m (3ft) or more.
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soilSlightly alkaline preferred
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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