Lamprocapnos formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)


Botanical Information

FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusLamprocapnos
Speciesformosa
SynonymsDicentra formosa
CategoryPerennials
OriginWestern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 -2
Temperature (°F)-30 -35
Height30-45 cm
Spread45-60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

PropagationEasily propagated by root cuttings in the autumn.
CultivationPartial to Full Shade. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
Leaf DescriptionBlue-green leaves.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers bloom a white/near white colour.

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