PLANTS

Plant in full sun or partial shade, on a moist but well drained soil. Suitable for planting in any garden space or region. Please note, the image shows each 4 pack colour available. Unfortunately, due to stock control, we are unable specify a particular colour.

A fabulous and popular perennial, Dicentra Spectabilis, also known as 'bleeding heart', produces vivid heart-shaped pink and white flowers that arch amongst deep green fern-like foliage. Holder of an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS, it is a reliable perennial that has a good resistance to pests and diseases, making this an ideal choice for adding a flourish of brilliant colour to patio containers or garden borders. They will also make wonderful floral arrangements, bringing this eye-catching flower into the home to be enjoyed. Flowering from April to June, they will reach a height of 60-65cm and prefer to be grown in sheltered, partially shaded locations, although can also tolerate sunny areas. Sold in a 2 litre pot.

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