Dicentra Spectabilis Alba 11cm Pot

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' – Elegant White Blooms for Shady Garden Charm

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', the white bleeding heart, is a refined perennial prized for its graceful arching stems and pure white, heart-shaped flowers. Blooming in mid to late spring, this variety brings a luminous touch to shaded borders and woodland gardens. Its delicate green foliage and flowing form offer texture and structure, while the soft white blooms add a calm, romantic elegance to any planting scheme. A classic cottage garden plant, it thrives in dappled shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Key Features

• Flower Colour: Elegant pure white, heart-shaped blooms that hang gracefully from arching stems.
  
• Foliage: Soft green, ferny leaves that complement the delicate flowers.
  
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming and arching, typically reaching 0.5 - 1m in height and spread.
  
• Seasonal Interest: Spring flowers followed by attractive foliage until midsummer.

Ideal For

• Shaded borders and woodland gardens

• Cottage and informal planting styles

• Underplanting with ferns and hostas

• Adding a serene white accent to spring gardens

Growing Conditions

• Position: Partial to full shade, out of strong afternoon sun
  
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
  
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK regions
  
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; trim back after flowering if foliage dies back

Why Choose Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'?

• Stunning white heart-shaped blooms for a refined spring display
• Ideal for cool, shady corners and woodland planting
• Beautiful contrast to darker spring flowers and foliage
• Classic, romantic perennial with graceful structure

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' brings quiet elegance to the garden, offering gentle colour and charm for shady areas where few other flowers shine so brightly.

Dicentra Spectabilis Alba 11cm Pot Grasslands Nursery White

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.