{"product_id":"alba-bleeding-heart-lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba","title":"Alba Bleeding Heart - Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlba Bleeding Heart (\u003cem\u003eLamprocapnos spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba', once sold as Dicentra) is a herbaceous perennial that hangs strings of pure white, heart shaped flowers from long, arching stems above ferny green foliage. It grows 50cm to 1m tall and wide and loves a moist, shady spot sheltered from wind. It is completely frost hardy and happiest in cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure white hearts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are white rather than the usual red, and they hang along the stems like tiny lanterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerny foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft green leaves are attractive in their own right and set off the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in dappled shade, where many flowering perennials will not bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters do it no harm, and it comes back reliably in cool climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cottage garden favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its other common name, lady in the bath, comes from the shape of the flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart, in drifts of three or five. The arching stems fill out quickly in spring, and ferns, hostas and hellebores make good neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It adds a delicate, old fashioned note among perennials, especially beside woodland plants that share its taste for shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large container of quality potting mix on a shaded patio it provides spring colour at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alba Bleeding Heart in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade, protected from strong winds. The sunnier the position, the more water it will need. It does best in cool temperate gardens and in shaded spots in warm temperate ones. In warm summers, expect it to die back after flowering and shoot again the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral or alkaline soil suits it. It will put up with poorly drained ground, though moist soil that drains is ideal. The best planting time is winter to spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established and keep it up in dry spells. Mulch to keep the shallow roots cool in summer. Apply a liquid fertiliser regularly for prolific flowers and plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to tidy the plant. When the foliage yellows and dies down, cut the stems to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alba Bleeding Heart as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in shade. Expect a small clump of ferny leaves at first. It builds toward its full size and flowering over the following seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers cool conditions. In warmer districts choose a shaded, sheltered spot and expect it to die back after flowering, then return the next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it died back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal for a herbaceous perennial. The stems and leaves yellow after flowering or in summer heat, then new growth appears when the weather cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Treat bleeding heart as toxic if eaten, and keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790307852607,"sku":"LAM-SPE-ALBA-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alba-bleeding-heart-lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba.jpg?v=1792198638","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alba-bleeding-heart-lamprocapnos-spectabilis-alba","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}