Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
$21.99
Lamprocapnos spectabilis Alba carries pure white, heart-shaped flowers over pale green foliage, forming an arching spring feature for shaded borders and woodland gardens.
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Description
Pure white, heart-shaped flowers hang in chains from arching stems above pale green foliage. Lamprocapnos spectabilis Alba gives shaded borders and woodland gardens a clear late-spring focal point.
The broad clump grows in moist, humus-rich soil with good drainage and shelter from wind. Its foliage may die back in summer, allowing later-emerging companions to cover the space.
All parts are toxic if eaten, and the foliage may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', Dicentra spectabilis Alba |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Shade Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Local names | White Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart, Common Bleeding Heart |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23017392, 7937662910515, ZDICSPA0001G, 201812163, 201767214, 201697570 |
| Usps | Pure white heart-shaped flowers hang from gracefully arching stems., Fills shaded borders with white flowers before summer dormancy., Partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil support growth. |
| Cultivation | Plant in sheltered partial shade with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Full shade is also suitable. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or after the foliage dies down, keeping the fleshy roots intact. Root cuttings may be taken in winter. |
| Pests | Slugs may damage the foliage. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Remove fully dead stems and foliage after they die back; no other pruning is needed. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten, and the foliage may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist in spring, but avoid waterlogged winter ground. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give partial shade or full shade in a sheltered garden position. |
| Common Name | White Bleeding Heart |