Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’Bleeding Heart
£11.50
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Overview
This delicate perennial has white heart shaped flowers during May/June.
Bleeding hearts are one of the most well known and popular perennials.  Forming a bushy, upright mound of fern like foliage. with dangling delicate heart shaped flowes flowers  on arching stems, in late spring. Ideally suited to a rich, moist soil with partial shade. plant them under deciduous shrubs and trees to give them protection from direct summer sun but allowing plenty of light as they burst through the ground from winter hibernation. Cut back after flowering to keep strong vigorous plants before they die back to ground level in mid summer.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | March to October |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Soil Type | Alkaline, Normal |
| Aspect | Shade, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Semi-hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 60-90cm (2-3ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 2 Litre |
| Special Conditions | |
| Special Attributes | Prostrate/creeping, Bee friendly, Attractive to butterflies and moths |
| Uses |
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