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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ (3-5 eye)

‘Alba’ is the charming, white-flowered form of the Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart that has been a garden favorite for years. It is a vigorous plant that will provide successful results for even the beginning gardener. This perennial will mature to a large size and is best left undisturbed. Graceful, early summer-flowering perennial with sprays of heart-shaped flowers dangling from arching, fleshy stems. Best for the shaded border or woodland garden. Because foliage goes dormant, it is best to plant this bleeding heart through a loose ground cover or among later developing perennials such as hostas and ferns which will fill in as the bleeding heart foliage begins to die back. This is a Herbaceous perennial. Also a good cut flower.

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# Description Qty per Unit Units Available Price/Unit
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BH155BAG Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' (3-5 eye) 25 16 $86.00

Plant Details +

Botanical Dicentra Spectabilis 'Alba'
Common Name Bleeding Heart
Family Fumariaceae
Size 3-5 eye
Height 18-24"
Spacing 15-18"
Hardiness Zones 4-9
Exposure Shade to partial sun
Foliage Blue-green, fern-like and segmented
Flower Pure white
Bloomtime May - June

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. Intolerant of wet soils in winter and dry soils in summer.

Pests or Diseases: No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to aphid infestations. Good soil drainage is essential for plant survival.