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Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Height:18-24 Inches
  • Spread:18-24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: White

Pure white locket-shaped flowers gracefully dangle from arching stems. Old time elegance and charm.

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist
Rich
Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Bloom Time
May - June
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

Amend soil with organic matter before planting. Water regularly during the hot summer weather, but keep drier in autumn and winter. They will go dormant in the heat of the summer, so place it among other perennials that will fill in the bare spot. Cut back when foliage turns yellow. Prefers a sheltered position.

Great Companions for Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart