dicentra spectabilis 'alba' (bleeding heart)
$15.95
- AKA lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'
- upright stems with 10-15, white, heart-shaped flowers with a protruding, white, inner petal
- vigorous grower with coarse, divided, green leaves
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 3
- height 60-80cm
- spread 40-60cm
- colour white
- thrives in a cool, moist soil that is fertile, humus, rich and well-drained, in partial to full shade
- providing the plant has adequate moisture, it also grows well in sun, but may go dormant faster
- dicentra benefit if some of the main stems are tipped back to about half after flowering, to produce a more compact and sturdy plant
- protect from strong winds, but does not require staking
- plants do not like to be divided and not prone to any serious insect or disease problems
- partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts butterflies
- deer resistant
- fragrant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)