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Part shade to full shade. Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings. It likes rich, loose soil that is evenly moist but also well-drained. At planting time, add lots of compost, humus, or peat moss to the soil to enhance its water retention capabilities. Plants will not grow well in heavy clay soils. Use as border plants, in containers, for cut flowers, for edging, and in mass plantings. Racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
PLANTING: Set plants 12 to 24 inches apart, depending on species. Choose a shady or partly shaded location, where the soil is rich, humusy and well-drained. D. x 'Luxuriant' can be grown in full sun. MAINTENANCE: Plants should be watered during periods of drought. We recommend a summer mulch to help conserve moisture, as well as a protective mulch in winter. D. spectabilis tends to go dormant in midsummer. It is unlikely that division will become necessary, but if it does, divide in spring. Click on 'View Details' for more plant information; or enter 'Requested Ship Date' and 'Quantity' then click 'Add Selected Items To Cart'.
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