Botanical profile

Dicentra spectabilis

Latin name
Dicentra spectabilis
Common name
Duplicate
Type
Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae

The classic variety, still popular with gardeners, produces numerous small, heart-shaped, hanging, pink and white flowers on fleshy, arching stems towards the end of spring. The plant may die back after flowering due to extreme heat, but it comes back to life the following spring.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.