Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’ – A Graceful Spring-Flowering Perennial
Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’ is a clump-forming perennial admired for its delicate, heart-shaped pink flowers that hang gracefully from arching stems in late spring to early summer. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, creating soft texture and structure in shaded or partially shaded borders. Perfect for woodland gardens, cottage-style planting, or mixed perennial beds, ‘Luxuriant’ brings romantic charm, elegance, and long-lasting colour to your garden.
Why Grow Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’?
Delicate Heart-Shaped Flowers – Soft pink blooms on arching stems.
Fern-Like Foliage – Attractive, finely divided leaves provide texture and structure.
Long Flowering Season – Late spring to early summer colour.
Shade-Loving – Thrives in partial to full shade.
Low Maintenance – Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Typically grows to 45–60cm (18–24in) in height, with a spread of 45–60cm (18–24in).
Where to Site Your Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’
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Woodland Gardens: Performs well in dappled shade
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Borders: Adds soft, romantic colour
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Cottage Gardens: Naturalistic, charming planting
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Containers: Suitable for shaded patio pots
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Mixed Perennial Beds: Combines beautifully with ferns and hostas
How to Grow and Care
Soil – Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Light – Partial to full shade; avoids hot, direct sun.
Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
Maintenance
Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance and encourage foliage health.
Pruning: Cut back foliage after flowering if it becomes untidy.
Mulching: Helps retain moisture and protect roots.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free; watch for slugs in damp conditions.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Perennials: Hosta, Brunnera, Pulmonaria
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Ferns: Dryopteris, Athyrium
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Bulbs: Snowdrops, Crocus, Daffodils
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Shrubs: Rhododendron, Azalea
Conclusion
Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’ is a graceful, shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped pink flowers and fern-like foliage. Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and cottage-style plantings, it provides romantic colour, texture, and low-maintenance charm.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
