Bleeding Heart - Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

The Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba') captivates with its pure white, heart-shaped flowers, which appear on graceful, arching stems. This elegant variation of the classic Bleeding Heart brings light and airiness to shady garden areas from May to June. Growing up to 90 cm tall, it is perfect for semi-shaded beds, borders, and as a sophisticated cut flower.

The Bleeding Heart 'Alba' is a noble addition to romantic and shady gardens. Its snow-white blooms lend a special elegance to flowerbeds and contrast beautifully with darker foliage and shady backgrounds. A highlight in any garden!

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to March
Sowing outdoors: April to May
Germination time: 4–6 weeks
Sowing depth: Cover seeds only lightly with soil
Height: 60–90 cm
Planting distance: 50–60 cm
Flowering time: May to June
Soil: Loose, humus-rich, permeable
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer
Location: Partial shade to shade
Water requirements: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

Growing tips:
Sowing should initially take place for 2–4 weeks at temperatures of approximately 18–22 °C and should be kept well moist. A cold period of 4–6 weeks at -4 to +4 °C is then required to promote germination. After this period, the temperature should remain at 5–12 °C until germination is complete.

A partially shaded to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil is optimal. After flowering, the dead stems can be removed. The plant is hardy and requires no additional protection during the cold season.

Use:
cut flower
shade perennial

Bag contents:
Approx. 10 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.