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                     Spectabilis

                 ( Bleeding Heart )







     Spectabilis  Alba(AGM)

Clump-forming, very hardy perennial growing
as tall as 4 feet, with arching stems of  
lyre-shaped pink and white flowers.
Prefers rich, humus enriched moist soil in
partial shade but will tolerate more sun in
really moist soil.
Alkaline conditions preferred.






White version of the popular “ Bleeding Heart “.
More robust than the pink variety, and holds
it’s flowers into mid-summer.
Alkaline soil.
Prefers rich soil in partial shade but will tolerate
more sun in moist conditions.
Can grow to 4 feet.

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