Description
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart ‘Alba’
Zone: 2
Exposure: Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Mature Size: 30“H x 18-36″W
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Description: Perhaps even more charming than the familiar pink form, this white selection is a refreshing change from the classic pink, heart-shaped flowers. Foliage and flowers easily brighten up shady garden corners.
Ornamental Features: Blooming for several weeks in late spring to early summer, the foliage tends to decline in the heat of the summer. Try pairing with summer-flowering bulbs, or keep well watered to delay dormancy until fall. Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators.
Landscape Features: Excellent choice for shady woodland areas. Pairs well with other shade perennials such as Hosta, Astilbe, or Pulmonaria. Ferns are also a great choice to fill in the area as the foliage starts to go dormant. Make great and long lasting additions to cut flower bouquets. Deer resistant.
