DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'

Commonly known as Wild bleeding heart

Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage

DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Height
45cm (18in)
Spread
60-90cm (24-36in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Wide-spreading rhizomatous perennial. Lobed basal leaves 15-50cm (6-20in) long, grey-green in colour. Flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long.
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Hardy - cold winter Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - syn. D eximia of gardens
Pests & Diseases
slugs
Place of origin
western North America
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Gold/yellow
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
Neutral to alkaline soil