Wild Bleeding Heart. A spreading perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of pink flowers held high above the foliage. Self-seeds. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers April to June. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dicentra formosa
A spreading perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of pink flowers held high above the foliage. Self-seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Dicentra |
|---|---|
| Species | formosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Wild Bleeding Heart |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Fumariaceae |
| Spread | 60cm, 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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