Dicentra spectabiles Alba

Dicentra spectabiles Alba (also known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’) is a graceful, clump-forming perennial for partially shaded borders and woodland-style plantings. In April–May it bears pendent, pure-white, heart-shaped flowers along elegant, arching stems above fresh green, finely divided foliage. Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well‑drained soil; keep evenly moist in spring. Fully hardy in Ireland, it thrives in light shade and the foliage naturally dies back after flowering before re-emerging the following spring, pairing beautifully with hostas and ferns for soft spring structure.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Partial shade (light shade)

Rate of Growth: Average

Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil

Hardiness: Fully hardy

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