Dutchman’s Breeches. A clump-forming perennial with divided, blue-green leaves. Nodding racemes of white, yellow tipped flowers on arching stems. Dies down after flowering. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dicentra cucullaria
A clump-forming perennial with divided, blue-green leaves. Nodding racemes of white, yellow tipped flowers on arching stems. Dies down after flowering.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Dicentra |
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Species | cucullaria |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Dutchman's Breeches |
Flower Colour | white, yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Fumariaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | April, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep dry when summer dormant |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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