Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds'
A herbaceous perennial which is almost alpine-like with fern-like blue green foliage. Pale and dark pink heart-shaped flowers with a slight curl at the bottom droop downwards and appear from late spring through to early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- If ingested, all parts may cause stomach upset, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Dicentra can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with attractively divided leaves and pendent, heart-shaped flowers, usually in arching panicles or racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline. in partial shade, in a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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