Dicentra formosa 'Aurora' - P11

Description
The Wild bleeding heart 'Aurora' (Dicentra formosa) is an upright perennial that forms creamy white flowers arranged in clusters from May to September. Its pinnate leaves are blue-green in colour. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Wild bleeding heart 'Aurora' is well tolerant of frost.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Wild bleeding heart 'Aurora' are blue-green, pinnate.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Wild bleeding heart 'Aurora' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 Wild bleeding heart 'Aurora' sets beautiful accents together with: Dwarf funkia, garden tier primrose.

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 formosa 'Aurora' forms clusters of creamy white flowers from May.

Use
Woody border, undergrowth, herbaceous border