Dicentra spectabilis Alba is a graceful spring flowering perennial with elegant arching stems of pure white, heart shaped blooms. These delicate flowers appear above soft green foliage, bringing a calm, woodland feel to shaded borders. It is ideal for naturalistic planting, cottage style gardens and areas where the soil stays cool and moist. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before reappearing each spring with a fresh display. Alba offers a beautifully light alternative to the classic pink form and blends easily with ferns and other shade lovers.
Sunlight position:
Partial shade
Eventual height and spread:
Height 70 cm, Spread 60 cm
Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
