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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 -
Height - 45cm (18in) -
Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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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.
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Herbaceous - Early 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) -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. D eximia of gardens -
Pests & Diseases - slugs -
Place of origin - western North America -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold/yellow -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Dicentra - Growing Guide
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45cm (18in)
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