Dicentra spectabilis
I thought I'd lost it.
Pauline S
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Having enjoyed this plant for two seasons, I began to think I had lost it as there was no sign of it coming up through the soil again (April). I now have just a few shoots. I thought by now it would be in full bloom (end of April). It doesn't seem to be growing anymore. Can someone educate me on this plant. Many thanks.
Posted: Sunday 24th of April 2016 06:02 PM Last reply: Thursday 9th of May 2024 08:16 AM
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Hi. Don't know if this helps, but I cut mine back a while ago, maybe in mid-May. I've got a few little leaves popping up around the base, so it's clearly survived!
Posted: Monday 4th of July 2011 06:11 PM
Re: When does dicentra spectabilis die back?
Shoot User
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Hello, I've read all the articles on Dicentra, but I would like to know...can I cut it back now? It is huge and rather unattractive now. By the way, my Mum used to call it 'many peopleia upsidedownia'
Posted: Sunday 3rd of July 2011 06:22 PM
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Hi, Jonathon,
It should be gone by midsummer. Best to always plant with Dicentra with other shade-loving plants that are at their height of growth in summer - Ferns, Hosta or Polygonatum are some suggestions - they will cover the unsightly leaves while the Dicentra dies back and you won't have any 'holes' in the border.
Kathy C
It should be gone by midsummer. Best to always plant with Dicentra with other shade-loving plants that are at their height of growth in summer - Ferns, Hosta or Polygonatum are some suggestions - they will cover the unsightly leaves while the Dicentra dies back and you won't have any 'holes' in the border.
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 27th of April 2011 09:25 PM
When does dicentra spectabilis die back?
Shoot User
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Mine has just about finished flowering (I'm writing on Easter Sunday). I love the foliage but I'm wondering when it will die back. Most of the books I've looked at suggest it will be gone by midsummer, in which case it will leave a big hole at the front of my border!
Posted: Sunday 24th of April 2011 05:15 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 08:25 PM
Re: Division
Shoot User
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Hi Jack,
Yes this plant can be divided, best to do so in spring.
Don't forget to add to your 'plants I have' list for regular care instructions: Dicentra spectabilis.
Hope this helps
Katy
Yes this plant can be divided, best to do so in spring.
Don't forget to add to your 'plants I have' list for regular care instructions: Dicentra spectabilis.
Hope this helps
Katy
Posted: Wednesday 29th of September 2010 06:12 PM
Division
Shoot User
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Can Dicentra spectabilis be divided and, if so, when?
Posted: Saturday 25th of September 2010 10:39 AM Last reply: Wednesday 18th of September 2024 04:22 AM
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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Friday 15th of May 2009 08:48 AM Last reply: Sunday 22nd of October 2023 09:41 AM