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Family description Dicentra.

Dicentra is a herbaceous plant that grows best in a woodland or semi-shaded area of the garden. The plant stems are not strong enough to support themselves and normally lean on adjacent foliage. During May-June time, the flowers appear, looking like rows of hearts hanging on a line.

General care.

Provide suitable support as the new shoots emerge in the spring to prevent the plant falling over. Shortly after the flowering has finished, the foliage will start to turn yellow, wither and die. This is normal and should be cleared away leaving the area clean for the summer flowers. Mark the spot with a cane to remind yourself that the roots are still there. During winter, while the roots are dormant, mulch the area with manure or compost.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Dicentra spectabilis.

Common name is Bleeding Heart after the shape of the flowers. An easily grown plant that prefers not to be dug up and moved about.

Display characteristics for Dicentra spectabilis.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit:
• Type: Perennial. Herbaceous.
• Height: 0.60 mtr.
• Spread: 0.50 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Sand. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Border.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: Medium
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -20 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: None
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: None
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Minor illness possible
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Undefined
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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