About
A clump-forming tuberous perennial about 30cm in height with finely cut greyish-green leaves. scented white flowers to 2.5cm long, tinged with pale purple, in mid-late spring; from damp woods in North America.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toNorth America
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationThis species needs neutral to slightly acid moist soil in partial shade, in a sheltered site
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed as soon as ripe or in spring, or by division in spring or after the leaves have died down
Pest resistanceMay be suscceptible to slugs and snails damaging emerging foliage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free