About
This clump-forming perennial to about 1m tall, producing a mound of fleshy divided, mid-green leaves to 40cm long, with cut or lobed leaflets. Heart-shaped, rose-red, purple-pink or white flowers hang from arching succulent stems in late spring or early summer.
About the genus
Lamprocapnos are rhizomatous perennials with attractively divided leaves and pendent, heart-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toSiberia, China, Korea
ToxicityAll parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sun if the soil is reliably moist
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down or propagate by root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug damage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free