Alternative Names:
comm. Bleeding heart
Narrative Description:
The delicate, fine bronzy-green foliage carries pendulous spikes of elegant cherry-red, well defined heart-shaped blooms with a white tip.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers shade, or partial shade with moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
A wonderful addition to a shaded or woodland garden.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
55 x 40 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Flower Colour:
Red
white
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
April - June
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Part Sun
Shade
Temperature Tolerance:
Dies back over winter, but will revive in spring.
Plant Care:
Protection from direct hot sun is recommended. In warm weather plants may die back and become dormant by late summer.
Family:
FUMARIACEAE
Genus:
Dicentra
Species:
spectabilis
Cultivar:
Valentine
Alternative Names:
comm. Bleeding heart
UPOV:
HORDIVAL
UPOV No:
EUPVR 29777
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
April - July
Recommended Sales Window:
March - August
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 19/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 20 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
