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Dicentra spectabilis

Common Bleeding Heart

Plant photo of: Dicentra spectabilis
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

The large leaves of the spectabilis species exhibits long, horizontal flower spikes held well above the foliage. Its flowers are somewhat larger than those of other varieties. Dormant summer foliage. Grown as an annual in So. Calif..

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.