Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold'

Also Known As

Dicentra spectabilis 'White Gold'
White Gold Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold' plant details

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dicentra spectabilis 'White Gold' is an updated version of the classic cottage garden favourite bleeding heart that is perfect for a bold statement in the modern garden. It has lacy, gold to electric green foliage emerging in early spring topped with pure white heart shaped flowers that arch over the leaves. It is vigorous and very hardy. Perfect for a focal point plant in the shade border or for brightening up dark corners.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This select form of Bleeding Hearts brightens the mid spring garden with brilliant golden foliage and pure white blossoms on arching stems. Plants grow to 2' tall x 3' wide, and in bloom might reach 30". Bleeding Hearts prefer an evenly moist soil during the growing condition, and do slowly go dormant once hot summer weather arrives. Plant annuals nearby to fill the space for summer color.

By: Avant Gardens

With mid-spring brilliant white, heart-shaped flowers amid golden leaves, this Dicentra is fresh and will brighten any shade garden. Its beauty, reliability and vigorous growth will delight you. 30" T x 36" W Minimum temperature: -25?F