Dicentra spectabilis
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Lamprocapnos spectabilis sends arching sprays of pink-and-white heart-shaped flowers over fresh green foliage in shaded spring borders.
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Description
Arching sprays of pink-and-white heart-shaped flowers make Lamprocapnos spectabilis a distinctive spring feature for shaded borders. Its loose, mounded clumps carry divided green foliage and settle naturally among woodland and cottage-garden planting.
Grow it in partial or full shade in humus-rich soil that stays moist but drains well. The foliage may yellow and disappear after flowering, so nearby shade perennials can cover the space later in the season. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and can also be cut for arrangements.
All parts contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten, and repeated contact with the foliage may irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling the plant.
Additional information
| Height | 60 cm – 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 30 cm – 90 cm |
| Flowering months | May, April, June, March |
| Synonyms | Dicentra spectabilis, Fumaria spectabilis |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Propagation | Divide in early spring or after the leaves have died down, and replant the sections promptly. Root cuttings may be taken in winter. |
| Pests | Slugs may damage the foliage, and aphids may occasionally appear. |
| Diseases | Serious diseases are uncommon. |
| Hazardous information | All parts contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten, and repeated foliage contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil consistently moist but well drained, especially in summer. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, with morning sun and afternoon protection. |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Shade Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Asian Bleeding Heart, Bleeding Heart, Japanese Bleeding Heart, Locks and Keys, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart, Showy Bleeding Heart |
| Blomidon Item No | ZDICSP0001G |
| Usps | Arching stems carry rows of pink-and-white heart-shaped flowers., Loose clumps settle naturally into shaded woodland and cottage borders. |
| Common Name | Common Bleeding Heart |