Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal'
bleeding heart
This vibrant, compact variety of bleeding heart produces a profusion of deep crimson, heart-shaped flowers from late spring...
9cm pot
£8.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£19.99
£26.97
available to order from summer
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Plant description
This vibrant, compact variety of bleeding heart produces a profusion of deep crimson, heart-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer above feathery, grey-green leaves. The flowers can grow up to 2.5cm long and dangle enticingly from the arching stems. Dicentra will die back to ground from summer onwards. Easy to grow, it looks fabulous planted in groups towards the front of a shady border. As long as the ground is kept moist it will thrive in full sun or partial shade.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Dicentra formosa Bacchanal:
Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn when the leaves have died down, or in early spring before the new growth appears, taking care not to damage the fragile roots.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
