arching sprays of dainty, pure white, heart-shaped flowers above fern-like, fresh green leaves in Spring

Lamprocapnos Spectabilis ‘Alba’
Formerly dicentra spectabilis
aka Dutchman’s Breeches
- deciduous short-lived perennial
- fern-like, fresh green leaves
- arching sprays white, heart-shaped flowers
- late spring onwards
- summer die back
H 2-3′
W 1-2′
Sun/ part shade
moist soil
Notes:
I have been growing one of these plants for several years and they never fail to delight. A short lived perennial so I’ve had to re-stock over time. This plant hates to be moved so planting in the right spot from the outset is vital. Currently in the yellow ‘Spring Garden’ planter
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