DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
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DICENTRA formosa 'Aurora'
Commonly known as Wild bleeding heart
Cool, white flowers against glaucous foliage
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. D. eximia of gardens -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western North America -
White
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Gold/yellow
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
60-90cm (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 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
60-90cm (24-36in)
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Dicentra - Growing Guide
