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Similar to the classic species, Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' has white, pendant, flowers in late spring / early summer. Leaves are mid green in colour.
I grows well in either full sun or light dappled shade and generally enjoys a moist soil. They do not enjoy having disturbed roots and so once planted should be left alone. Young plants may require staking in windy gardens.
Supplied Size: 3L deep containers.
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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: April - May
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' grows to be a clump forming perennial with arching flower stems.
Height: 60 cm (2 ft)
Spread: 40 cm (1 ½ ft)
White bleeding heart, Lady in a boat, Chinaman's breeches
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ (White bleeding heart). Arching sprays of heart-shaped, pure white flowers appear in late spring and mid-summer, with deeply cut, light green fern-like foliage.
It is short-lived in mild climates and the foliage will die back by midsummer. You will need to grow in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil.
Rock garden, border
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