Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart'PBR
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall, with upright, succulent red stems and bright, golden yellow foliage. In late spring and early summer it produces arching, one-sided flower spikes bearing pendent flowers, the pink, outer petals forming a heart shape from which small white inner petals emerge
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Lamprocapnos are rhizomatous perennials with attractively divided leaves and pendent, heart-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sun if the soil is moist; suits a woodland garden or semi-shaded border
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down or propagate by root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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