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

Graceful pinkish red Bleeding heart
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1846. Re-named Lamprocapnos spectabilis. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs. -
Place of origin
Siberia, northern China, Korea. -
Red
Rose pink outer petals -
White
Inner petals -
Racemes2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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 pale-green leaves 15-40cm (6-16in) long with cut or lobed leaflets. Flowers are produced on fleshy, arching stems
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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
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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
45cm (18in)
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