Bleeding Heart. A clump-forming perennial with lobed, pale green leaves. Arching fleshy stems produce racemes of pink and white heart-shaped flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dicentra spectabilis
A clump-forming perennial with lobed, pale green leaves. Arching fleshy stems produce racemes of pink and white heart-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Dicentra |
|---|---|
| Species | spectabilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bleeding Heart |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Fumariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| 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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