Spectabilis

Dicentra - Spectabilis

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Dicentra Spectabilis is a charming, hardy perennial that graces gardens with delicate pink and white heart-shaped flowers from spring through summer, thriving in partial shade. This versatile clump-forming plant reaches 60cm in height and suits cottage gardens, borders, and coastal settings, making it an elegant choice for front border displays. With excellent cold hardiness and adaptability to various soil types, it's a reliable, low-maintenance addition that delivers extended seasonal interest.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitClump-forming
Foliage typeDeciduous

Suitability: Borders, Cottage gardens, City and courtyard gardens
Position: Border | Front
Light: Partial shade
Soil moisture: Boggy, Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Hardiness: H6 [-20 to -15ºC] Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Sheltered
Mature height: 0.5–1 m
Mature spread: 0.5–1 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Pink, Purple, Red, White
Genus: Dicentra
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten, Skin irritant or allergen
Aspect: North, East, West

Through the seasons

A year at a glance

Flowering

Mar–Aug

In leaf

Mar–Sep

Filled months show recorded activity. Timing can vary with climate and growing conditions; unfilled months are not recorded.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANT

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Every plant grows a little differently. Your new arrival’s shape and size may vary from the photograph.

Growing conditions+

Position: Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained or Poorly-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H6 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Dicentra spectabilis

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