Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Formerly known as Dicentra spectablilis, bleeding heart is a Chinese plant bearing pink-red, heart-shaped flowers with white tips, which hang from arching flower stems in late spring to early summer. Clumps of bleeding heart remain compact for many years and don't need dividing.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' is a recent introduction, featuring long, arching spikes of cherry-red blooms with white tips held on dark burgundy stems. Flowers contrast beautifully with delicate ferny, green-grey foliage. For best results grow 'Valentine' in shady, woodland gardens, but it can also be grown in containers and sunny areas, as long as the compost remains moist.

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Lamprocapnos ‘Valentine’ and wildlife

Lamprocapnos ‘Valentine’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lamprocapnos ‘Valentine’ poisonous?

Lamprocapnos ‘Valentine’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Lamprocapnos 'Valentine'
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