Re: Query about Bleeding Heart Bacchanal dicentra formosa
Angie Robertson
Hi Maureen
Not being an expert - I stand to be corrected on my following comments :)
Dicentra Bacchanal formosa - is listed her on shoot as being in flower spring to early summer. Which means it prefers lower temperatures.
Not sure how far south you are but I have been to Brisbane/Gold Coast Queensland during your 'winter' (mid July) and it is a lot warmer than it gets here in Scotland during summer.
I have 2 different dicentras and these both like a bit of shade. I will say that my Dicentra Spectabilis Alba was finished flowering by May, I cut it right back and they have re grown and flourished this summer, so they can obviously stand warmer weather (Max temp here in summer is around 22-24 degs). Do they not have a thing called a 'shade house' in warmer climates, the opposite of use having a greenhouse. If you could provide shade then this plant may work.
Another thought is that if you are able to buy this plant where you are then there must be a way of keeping it. Have you asked at the Garden Centre/Nursery?
Sorry to have rambled on a bit. Hope this helps with you making your choice.
Cheers, Angie
Replied: Sunday 24th of July 2011 11:14 PM
