Dicentra ‘Stuart Boothman’, 3L
The compact perennial Dicentra 'Stuart Boothman' bears heart shaped, pink flowers, which have an attractive curl at the tips. The flowers dangle above grey/green fern-like foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
The compact perennial Dicentra 'Stuart Boothman' bears heart shaped, pink flowers, which have an attractive curl at the tips. The flowers dangle above grey/green fern-like foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Its compact, bushy nature allows its use as underplanting to roses and shrubs, as an attractive groundcover or to bring colour to a rock garden. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
- Flowers: May - August
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- North, East or West aspects
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Toxic if ingested
- Can cause skin irritation – wear gloves when handling