Dicentra eximia 'Stuart Boothman' - P9

Description
The Fringed bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia) is a bushy, creeping perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters from May to August. Its pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Fringed bleeding heart is well tolerant of frost.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fringed bleeding heart are grey-green, pinnate.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Fringed bleeding heart has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, creeping.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Fringed bleeding heart sets beautiful accents together with: Sweet woodruff.

Tasks
Apply compost: In the period from March to April.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Dicentra eximia forms racemes of pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Rock garden, ground cover, woodland edge, shade