About
Pearl Drops' is a herbaceous perennial with highly-divided, blue-green foliage and white flowers tinged pink in hanging sprays from mid-spring to mid-summer.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicityAll parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline. in partial shade in a sheltered position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free