White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra ‘Alba’)
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Graceful and romantic, White Bleeding Heart produces elegant, heart-shaped white flowers that dangle from arching stems in late spring. These delicate blooms float above soft, fern-like foliage, creating a light and airy look in shaded garden spaces.
A classic cottage garden favorite, this perennial thrives in cool, shaded areas and brings early-season beauty to woodland gardens and mixed borders.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Elegant white heart-shaped flowers
Graceful arching stems
Beautiful fern-like foliage
Excellent for shade gardens
Classic cottage garden plant
🌿 Plant Details
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Soft, fern-like green foliage
Light Requirement: Partial shade to shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
📏 Size
Height: 24–30 in
Width/Spread: 24–30 in
🌼 Uses
Shade gardens
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Mixed perennial borders
💡 Garden Tip
Bleeding hearts often go dormant in midsummer once temperatures rise. Plant them alongside hostas, ferns, or other shade perennials that will fill in as the foliage fades.