Dicentra eximia (Ker Gawl.) Torr.
fringed bleeding heart
A clump-forming, tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, producing grey-green, parsley-like leaves to 50cm long, and sprays of magenta-rose flowers to 3cm long, during mid-spring and sparingly through to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Dicentra can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with attractively divided leaves and pendent, heart-shaped flowers, usually in arching panicles or racemes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Best in neutral or slightly alkaline soil, in part shade in a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Propagate by seed - sow seed as soon as ripe or in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be suscceptible to slugs and snails damaging emerging foliage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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