Wild Bleeding Heart. A spreading perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of white 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 alba
A spreading perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of white flowers held high above the foliage. Self-seeds.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Dicentra |
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Species | formosa |
Varietry | alba |
Common Name | Wild Bleeding Heart |
Flower Colour | white |
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 | |
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Maintenance | |
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