Bleeding heart, White - 10 seeds
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' is a rhizomatous plant that reaches about 1 meter in height. Its white heart-shaped flowers hang from an arching inflorescence, creating a delicate and elegant effect.
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', also known as the white bleeding heart, is an elegant rhizomatous perennial that can reach up to one meter in height. Its delicate white, heart-shaped flowers gracefully hang from arching stems, creating a soft and romantic display in shaded or partially shaded gardens. The finely textured, compound leaves are deciduous during winter.
Native to eastern Asia, from Siberia to southern Japan, this plant can grow in full sun in humid climates, but in warmer or drier regions, it is best grown in partial shade to avoid heat stress and to keep the soil cool. It prefers rich, well-draining soils that retain consistent moisture.
To propagate from seed, it is recommended to subject them to a cold stratification period of 4 to 6 weeks before sowing. This helps break dormancy and improves germination success. The plant is ideal for natural-style gardens, shaded borders, and spaces seeking a delicate, nostalgic charm.
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ReferenceDicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
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ConditionNew
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FamilyFumariaceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra
Sol
Sombra -
WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceHigh
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Planting timeApril
December
February
January
March
November
October -
Hardiness (USDA)3
4
5
6
7
8
9 -
LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorWhite
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing45-90 cm
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Height60-120 cm
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Cut flowerSí
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Suitable for indoorYes
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ExoticYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
Planting time
Data sheet
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FamilyFumariaceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra, Sol, Sombra
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceHigh
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Hardiness (USDA)3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorWhite
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing45-90 cm
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Height60-120 cm
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Cut flowerSí
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Suitable for indoorYes
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ExoticYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
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