Dicentra spectabilis

Bleeding Heart.       

(Lamprocampnos)

Dicentra spectabilis is a clump-forming perennial with lobed, pale green leaves and arching fleshy stems. Racemes of pink and white heart-shaped flowers adorn the plant in April to May. This unusual and luxuriant plant will grow up to 1.2m and spread to 45cm, but is usually less than that. It thrives in partial shade and is completely hardy.

If you purchase this plant in late summer it may not be at its best as it “does it’s thing” early, but it is a good idea to establish it for the following year.