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bleeding heart 'Aurora'

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A spreading, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems of creamy white, heart-shaped flowers, from late spring to late summer, above blue-green, fern-like foliage. Height 45cm

Scientific classification

Species: bleeding heart 'Aurora' (Dicentra 'Aurora')
Genus: Dicentra
Family: Papaveraceae

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of bleeding heart 'Aurora'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of bleeding heart 'Aurora'

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bleeding heart 'Aurora' care guide

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed monthly during spring and early summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down

Growing

Grows best in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, in partial shade; will tolerate sun or sandier soils provided that the soil is not prone to drying out

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