Dicentra spec. 'Cupid' - P11

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Bulletpoints
* cut flower * easy to care for

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: From May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Dicentra spectabilis 'Cupid'® forms clusters of light pink-coloured flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Dicentra spectabilis 'Cupid'® is slightly poisonous.

Use
Cut, group planting, herbaceous border