Dicentra is an oriental plant with red heart-shaped flowers that have white tips. These are enticingly suspended from the arching flower stems.
- Common name: Bleeding Heart
- Pot size: 2 litres
- Aspect: Full sun or partial shade
- Height & Spread: 60cm x 45cm (2ft x 18in)
- Flowering period: May-June
- Soil conditions: Will tolerate a wide range of soil types
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Plant care: Does not like to be disturbed, as the roots are brittle. For propagation take root cuttings in the spring
