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Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

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Bleeding heartPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Papaveraceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 45cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

Formerly known as Dicentra spectablilis, bleeding heart is a Chinese plant bearing pink-red, heart-shaped flowers with white tips, which hang from arching flower stems in late spring to early summer.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' has pure white heart-shaped flowers – these dangle enticingly from the arching flower stems in late spring and early summer. Although it grows in light shade and looks good growing in clumps among shrubs, it often does even better in a sunny border provided the soil stays sufficiently moist.

Clumps of Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' remain compact for many years and do not need dividing because they have brittle roots and don't like disturbance – instead, try taking root cuttings in spring.

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Lamprocapnos ‘Alba’ and wildlife

Lamprocapnos ‘Alba’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lamprocapnos ‘Alba’ poisonous?

Lamprocapnos ‘Alba’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock