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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
    • White Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 20"

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, summer dormant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the pure white form of the classic bleeding heart. The flowers of Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' hang delicately from the arching stems which emerge out of the ground in spring with the flowers already forming. May go dormant in summer if soils are dry.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    One of the first of the hardy perennials to show off in the spring, this lovely all white form of Bleeding Heart is a wonderful companion to Pulmonaria, Brunnera, Primroses and late blooming bulbs, Plants grow to 3' tall and 3' wide, but are summer dormant, so plan for some annual filler plants for late season interest. FYI, the taxonomists have decided this from of bleeding heart should now be called Lamprocapnos spectabilis Alba, but it doesn't appear many people are using this name yet.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Large hearts of pure white on graceful arching stems sparkle and brighten the shade garden, and can have a visually refreshing and cleansing effect. 2' tall and wide. Minimum temperature: -40°F To protect delicate foliage please choose a shipping date between August 1 - April 1.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Pure white heart shaped flowers and blue green leaves. White version of the one above.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    From clumps of ferny foliage beautiful arching stems positively glow with their pure white hearts in May and June. PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Similar to the species, but has pure white flowers.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    White flowered form of the common bleeding heart. White blooms in April-May. Leaves are lime green.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis Valentine PP22739

    Scientific Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Hordival'

    aka Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine', Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine', Valentine Bleeding Heart

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Lamprocapnos spectabilis Valentine PP22739 flower by Leafari
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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart'

    aka Dicentra Goldheart, Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart', Gold Leaf Bleeding Heart

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart' by Karl Gercens III
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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold'

    aka Dicentra spectabilis 'White Gold', White Gold Bleeding Heart

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'White Gold' flower, foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Timeless Pink'

    aka Dicentra spectablis 'Timeless Pink', Timeless Pink Bleeding Heart

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Timeless Pink' flower by Leafari
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    Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Whisper White'

    aka Dicentra spectablis x Alba 'Whisper White', Whisper White Bleeding Heart

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Whisper White' flower by Leafari
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