{"product_id":"ja-lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba-white-bleeding-heart","title":"Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' (White Bleeding Heart) Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba', known as White Bleeding Heart, is a graceful clump-forming perennial grown for its arching stems of distinctive heart-shaped white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blooms hang delicately from curved stems above soft pale green foliage, creating an elegant display in late spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–100cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' forms a soft mound of divided pale green leaves that can reach around 40cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety is the white-flowered form of the well-known bleeding heart plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may also see it listed under the botanical synonym:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDicentra spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce established, the plant forms larger clumps and returns reliably each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' contributes to shade garden biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers can attract early-season pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides cover for insects in shaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well in wildlife-friendly woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with other shade plants such as ferns and woodland perennials to support a wider range of garden wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow White Bleeding Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoist, sheltered beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis plant looks particularly effective when allowed space to form a full arching clump.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded or shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse humus-rich soil improved with compost or leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant with the crown just below soil level.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater regularly while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulch annually to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe foliage may die back after flowering in warmer weather. New growth will return the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant white heart-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraceful arching stems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent plant for shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable perennial that forms larger clumps over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoft foliage texture for woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a classic shade perennial with delicate flowers, \u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' offers a calm and elegant display in spring gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516496945539,"sku":"JA-D2060","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516496978307,"sku":"JA-D2060x10","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516497011075,"sku":"JA-D2060x100","price":439.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/IMG_9249-768x512.jpg?v=1773140976","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba-white-bleeding-heart","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}