Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Pure white locket-shaped flowers gracefully dangle from arching stems. Old time elegance and charm.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
White
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
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.
When to Divide
when dormant, only when necessary
Good Companions
Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Toad Lily (Tricyrtis formosana), Speedwell (Veronica ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers), Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum nanum)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
| • | Moist |
| • | Rich |
