Scottish's Garden
Dicentra cuccularia
Genus: Dicentra.
Species: Dicentra cuccularia.
From Bjs June 2014
Planted in Cornus bed. Back Right position.
Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's breeches) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist, gritty soil in partial shade. Foliage dies down quickly after flowering. Keep dry when dormant from summer to winter.
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Partial Shade
Aspect: North, East, West
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
