Long, arching sprays drip with dozens of
inflated white heart-shaped flowers
with dainty white tears. Adds a distinctive
touch to shady areas during its mid- to late-spring
blooming season. Hardy plants grow
2-3' high and spread 3'. #1 field-grown plants. Dicentra spectabilis
Zones: 2-9 Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Deer tend to avoid.
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Product Details
Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis alba
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade
Height/Habit: Up to 3'
Spread: 36"
Spacing: 24 - 36"
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 9 (-40 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Finely dissected medium green leaves.
Flower Form: Heart shaped (larger than eximia) pendulous racemes.
Flower Color: White
Flowering Date: Mid to late spring
Planting Requirements: Will die out in wet soils, good drainage is a must. Plants may die back after flowering in the heat of summer to resume growth the next spring.
Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, rich in organic matter, good drainage.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.
Unique Characteristics: Clusters of drooping pure white heart shaped blooms. Definitely an old fashioned favorite.
Additional Information: Dies back by midsummer, leaving a gap in the landscape which can be easily concealed when planted with hosta, ferns, astilbes or shade tolerant items.
It is a very beautiful but fast growing plant ~ Very fun to look at its growth from "dead wooden sticks with roots" to a beautiful and healthy plant in a short time (around 4 weeks) ~ I now put indoor but was suggested to move it outside so it can experiences the "seasonal cycle"... just can't do till last minutes since it would be heartbreaking to see it will be "dead" in mid-summer and needs patience to wait till next spring for it "grows again" ~
Very nice plant to counter the pink ones. I received these as a transplant from my sister-in-law in 09 they cme out this spring (10) very strongly. Very satisfied, sked her for more.Hers were in afternoon sun mine are under a blue spruce with alot of shade.
