Lamprocapnos formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)
Botanical Information
Family | Papaveraceae |
Genus | Lamprocapnos |
Species | formosa |
Synonyms | Dicentra formosa |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Western North America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a-10b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -34 -2 |
Temperature (°F) | -30 -35 |
Height | 30-45 cm |
Spread | 45-60 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Easily propagated by root cuttings in the autumn. |
Cultivation | Partial 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 Description | Blue-green leaves. |
Flower Description | The flowers bloom a white/near white colour. |