About
A large, tropical evergreen shrub or small tree from Southeast Asia with broadly ovate, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and racemes of small, urn-shaped, pinkish flowers followed by small, dark edible berries. A rare and ornamental species for warm, humid tropical glasshouse or very mild garden conditions.
About the genus
Dicentra can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with attractively divided leaves and pendent, heart-shaped flowers, usually in arching panicles or racemes
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.