Description
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' offers a delightful variation of the traditional Bleeding Heart with its delicate white blooms, imparting a unique charm to this beloved perennial. Although it may display slightly less vigor than its species counterpart, its ethereal beauty remains captivating, making it a prized addition to any garden landscape.
Belonging to the Dicentra genus, which encompasses approximately 15 species native to Asia and North America, this plant earns its common name from its distinct heart-shaped flowers with protruding inner petals. Typically, Dicentras prefer moist soil and shade, although certain varieties, such as Fern-leaf or Western types, demonstrate increased tolerance to sunlight and heat when provided with consistent moisture.