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White Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Spectabilis Alba

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Overview

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', or White Bleeding Heart, is an enchanting perennial boasting arching stems adorned with heart-shaped, white flowers. Thriving in part-shade, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Blooms emerge in late spring, and its fern-like foliage fades in summer heat. For a serene garden display, pair with other shade-lovers. Hardy in zones 3-9, it adds a touch of romance to any landscape.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — is an enchanting perennial boasting arching stems adorned with heart-shapedWhite Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Thriving in part-shade, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, preferring moist, well-drained soilWhite Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Blooms emerge in late spring, and its fern-like foliage fades in summer heatWhite Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — For a serene garden display, pair with other shade-loversWhite Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it adds a touch of romance to any landscapeWhite Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — scientifically named Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'+6

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fumariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — is an enchanting perennial boasting arching stems adorned with heart-shaped
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Thriving in part-shade, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, preferring moist, well-drained soil
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Blooms emerge in late spring, and its fern-like foliage fades in summer heat
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — For a serene garden display, pair with other shade-lovers
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it adds a touch of romance to any landscape
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — scientifically named Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — is a striking addition to any shade garden
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — This herbaceous perennial features arching stems adorned with heart-shaped
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — pendulous flowers that are pure white in color
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — creating a soft and elegant contrast against the backdrop of green foliage
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — It needs well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — though it is important to avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot

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