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.