Dicentra formosa Aurora
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Dicentra Aurora is a spreading perennial with blue-green fernlike foliage and creamy white heart-shaped flowers from late spring to late summer.
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Description
Dicentra Aurora is a spreading, rhizomatous deciduous perennial about 18 inches tall and 4 to 20 inches wide. Blue-green, finely divided fernlike foliage forms a bushy clump. Arching stems carry clusters of creamy white, heart-shaped, spurred flowers from May through August.
Grow it in partial shade in moist, fertile, humus-rich clay, loam, or sand. Full sun is suitable when the soil does not dry out. Choose a sheltered east-, north-, or west-facing site with neutral or alkaline soil. The spreading clumps suit borders, edging, containers, woodland gardens, ground cover, and underplanting, and the flowers can be cut.
Space plants about 20 inches apart. Divide established plants in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Routine pruning is not required, though removing faded flowers encourages more buds. Monitor for slugs and snails; the plant is generally disease-free. Wear gloves because all parts may cause stomach pain if eaten and the foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Dicentra formosa 'Aurora', Dicentra formosa Aurora |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Cream |
| Color flower summer | White, Cream |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Spreading, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Underplanting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Full sun is suitable when the soil does not dry out. Divide in early spring or after the leaves have died down. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Aurora bleeding heart |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23017382, 7937663107123, ZDICFOA0001G, 201812158, 201878228 |
| Propagation | Divide plants in early spring or after the leaves have died down. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails may occur. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is required; remove faded flowers to encourage more buds. |
| Hazardous information | All parts may cause stomach pain if eaten, and the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist and do not allow it to dry out. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade; full sun is suitable when the soil stays moist. |
| Common Name | Aurora Bleeding Heart |