Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

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Dicentra spectabilis

Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Pure white locket-shaped flowers dangle from arching stems.

Height

18-24 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

White

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

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.

When to Divide

when dormant, only when necessary

Good Companions

False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), False Spirea (Astilbe x arendsii)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Rich
• Moist