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Exposurepartial sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Dicentra spectabilis Alba
Bleeding Heart 'Alba'
Flower Color
Description
A clump-forming perennial to about 1m tall, producing a mound of fleshy divided, pale green leaves to 40cm long, with cut or lobed leaflets. Heart-shaped, white flowers hang from arching succulent stems in late spring or early summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS7541J | €4.82 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.