Dicentra 'Passion Hearts'

Herbaceous Perennial

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A compact herbaceous perennial to around 120cm in height, with elegant, fern-like blue-green foliage. Bicolor pale and dark pink, heart-shaped flowers which curl slightly and droop downwards, appear from late spring through to early summer. Heat-tolerant and great for both container planting or flower borders

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H5

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Papaveraceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Bushy
Potentially harmful: If ingested, all parts may cause stomach upset; the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
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: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline. sun to partial shade in a sheltered position. Unlike other varieties, this one does not need full shade to perform well

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Flower borders and beds
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required but deadhead to keep plant tidy

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free