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DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
Commonly known as Wild bleeding heart
Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
Further Reading....
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White
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Height45cm (18in)
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Spread60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialWide-spreading rhizomatous perennial. Lobed basal leaves 15-50cm (6-20in) long, grey-green in colour. Flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long.
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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.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Partial shade
DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. D eximia of gardensPests & DiseasesSlugsPlace of originWestern North America
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold/yellow
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Dicentra - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
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60-90cm (24-36in) |

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