Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba', known as White Bleeding Heart, is a graceful clump-forming perennial grown for its arching stems of distinctive heart-shaped white flowers.

The blooms hang delicately from curved stems above soft pale green foliage, creating an elegant display in late spring and early summer.

• Height: 80–100cm
• Spread: 60–90cm
• Flower colour: white
• Flowering time: late spring to early summer
• Position: partial shade or shade
• Soil: moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

About Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' forms a soft mound of divided pale green leaves that can reach around 40cm in length.

From this foliage rise gently arching stems carrying rows of delicate white heart-shaped flowers. The flowers hang evenly along the stems, creating a graceful cascading effect.

This variety is the white-flowered form of the well-known bleeding heart plant.

You may also see it listed under the botanical synonym:

• Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

Once established, the plant forms larger clumps and returns reliably each spring.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' contributes to shade garden biodiversity.

• Flowers can attract early-season pollinating insects
• Provides cover for insects in shaded borders
• Works well in wildlife-friendly woodland planting

Combine with other shade plants such as ferns and woodland perennials to support a wider range of garden wildlife.

Where to Grow White Bleeding Heart

• Shaded garden borders
• Woodland gardens
• Under trees and shrubs
• Shaded cottage gardens
• Moist, sheltered beds

This plant looks particularly effective when allowed space to form a full arching clump.

Planting Tips

• Plant rhizomes in spring or autumn.
• Choose a partially shaded or shaded location.
• Use humus-rich soil improved with compost or leaf mould.
• Plant with the crown just below soil level.
• Water regularly while plants establish.
• Mulch annually to retain soil moisture.

The foliage may die back after flowering in warmer weather. New growth will return the following spring.

Why Grow Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

• Elegant white heart-shaped flowers
• Graceful arching stems
• Excellent plant for shade gardens
• Reliable perennial that forms larger clumps over time
• Soft foliage texture for woodland planting

If you want a classic shade perennial with delicate flowers, Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' offers a calm and elegant display in spring gardens.