Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Passion Hearts' (Dicentra), 2L
A runner up in 2026 RHS Plant of the Year, this compact perennial is unlike traditional bleeding-heart plants in that it is fully sun tolerant and has an improved flowering season from spring right through until autumn. It bears heart shaped, two toned, bright pink and pale pink flowers, which have an attractive curl at the tips. The flowers dangle above blue/green fern-like foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 60cm (1ft 11in) x 70cm (2ft 3in)
Features
A runner up in 2026 RHS Plant of the Year, this compact perennial is unlike traditional bleeding-heart plants in that it is fully sun tolerant and has an improved flowering season from spring right through until autumn. It bears heart shaped, two toned, bright pink and pale pink flowers, which have an attractive curl at the tips. The flowers dangle above blue/green fern-like foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators.
- Flowers: May - October
- Hardy
- Clump forming
- Deciduous perennial
- All soil types
- South, West or East facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering
- Avoid heavy waterlogged soils
- Cut back foliage in late autumn/early spring
- All parts of the plant are mildly toxic to humans and animals if ingested
- Wear gloves when handling