Lamprocapnos spectabilis

Bleeding Hearts

Size

Strong rooted plants in 1.5L pots

Availability: Sold Out

£5.99

Description

Lamprocapnos spectabilis, Bleeding Hearts, is so well known that it hardly needs a description. Another fabulous plant that was introduced to the UK by Robert Fortune, it has been charming generations of gardeners ever since with its delicate pendulous pink heart-shaped flowers. It will take some sun but prefers a shady aspect that is sheltered from cold winds. It thrives is a rich well-drained soil.

Additional Information

Order	Ranunculales
Family	Papaveraceae
Synonyms	Capnorchis spectabilis, Corydalis spectabilis, Dicentra spectabilis, Diclytra spectabilis, Dielytra spectabilis, Dielytra spectabilis, Eucapnos spectabilis, Fumaria spectabilis, Hedycapnos spectabilis
Geographical Origin	Japan
Cultivation	Light shade. Well-drained but moist and humus-rich soil. Protect from wind and late frosts. Keep dry-ish during dormancy which starts in late summer
Eventual Height	80-100cm
Eventual Spread	40-60cm
Hardiness	Herbaceous perennial that is hardy in the UK but needs protection from late frosts once it has started Spring growth