In early spring the vigorous, plum-coloured shoots push through the soil, producing delicate ferny foliage that matures to a glorious, dark grey-green. This is closely followed by arching stems that carry elegant, scarlet-red, heart shaped flowers.Originally dicentras were found growing in the northern hemisphere, from Asia to North America. In their natural habitat they are found in moist soils in the cool margins of woodlands.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkalineRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayHardiness: fully hardySold in a 2 litre pot.