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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 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate

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) — is a striking addition to any shade garden

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — creating a soft and elegant contrast against the backdrop of green foliage

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — though it is important to avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — scientifically named Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

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) — It needs well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Fumariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — is a striking addition to any shade garden

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — creating a soft and elegant contrast against the backdrop of green foliage

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — though it is important to avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — scientifically named Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

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) — It needs well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter

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) — is an enchanting perennial boasting arching stems adorned with heart-shaped

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — This herbaceous perennial features arching stems adorned with heart-shaped

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — pendulous flowers that are pure white in color

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — For a serene garden display, pair with other shade-lovers

Photographs by 11 contributors

Arria Belli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Yellow.Cat from Roma, Italy, CC BY 2.0 · source
Schnobby, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Charles de Mille-Isles from Mille-Isles, CC BY 2.0 · source
MichaelFrey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
daryl_mitchell from Saskatoon, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Susan E. MacDonald, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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