About
This herbaceous perennial which is almost alpine-like with fern-like blue green foliage. Pale and dark pink heart-shaped flowers with a slight curl at the bottom droop downwards and appear from late spring through to early 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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-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 usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
ToxicityIf ingested, all parts may cause stomach upset, 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