The Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’, also known by its botanical name Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’, is a refined shade perennial, prized for its heart-shaped white flowers, delicately suspended along arching, graceful stems.
Its spring blooms brighten up partially shaded beds and woodland gardens, bringing freshness and elegance to the landscape. Its finely cut, blue-green foliage creates a beautiful textural effect throughout spring.
It develops a bushy and harmonious habit, ideal for naturalistic borders or underplanting. This variety prefers rich, cool, well-drained soils, in partially shaded to shaded locations.
Very hardy and easy to care for, the 'Alba' bleeding heart is also deer resistant, an important asset for Quebec gardens.
Botanical name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’
Synonym: Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Type: Shade perennial
Flowering: May to June
Color: Pure white
Height: 60 to 75 cm
Width: 60 to 75 cm
Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Assets: Bright blooms, decorative foliage, deer resistant
The ‘Alba’ bleeding heart is ideal for those seeking an elegant and hardy shade perennial, perfectly suited for Quebec gardens.