Dicentra Spectabilis 'Alba' #1

White Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

Height: 32 inches

Spacing: 30 inches

Sunlight: partial shade full shade

Hardiness Zone: 1b

Description:

Easy to grow, bushy mound of fern-like. light green foliage featuring long, arching stems of white, dangling heart shaped flowers; an excellent addition to borders, cutting gardens or garden beds; blooms in early spring before going summer dormant

Ornamental Features

White Bleeding Heart features delicate nodding white heart-shaped flowers dangling from the stems from late spring to early summer. Its ferny compound leaves remain light green in colour throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

White Bleeding Heart is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

White Bleeding Heart is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Mass Planting
General Garden Use