Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Old-fashioned Bleedingheart |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.187.040
One of the most popular of old-fashioned garden plants, Bleedinghearts burst into flower in late spring. This forms a bushy, upright mound of light green foliage, with a somewhat ferny appearance. Dangling white locket flowers are held on arching stems, and these are excellent for cutting. Performs best in a rich, moist soil with partial shade, or at least protection from hot afternoon sun. After flowering, the plants should be sheared back to 6 inches tall, to rejuvenate the foliage. Even still, these often go completely dormant by midsummer, to return again the following spring.
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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
70-90 cm
27-35 inches
Spread
70-90 cm
27-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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