Re: New Dicentra
- Subject: Re: [SG] New Dicentra
- From: D* T*
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 02:08:29 -0000
A guy in the hosta robin said it was his favorite plant in the garden when
it was blooming this spring--and that from a hosta nut! I have one I got
this spring, though not from K-Mart. Lovely yellow leaves.
Diann
>From: Karen Butner <abtrlife@EARTHLINK.NET>
>Reply-To: PRIMROSES <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
>To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
>Subject: [SG] New Dicentra
>Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 15:22:05 -0400
>
>I recently discovered a new bleeding heart - Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold
>Heart'. Found it at K-Mart of all places! The tag says "A new twist on
>this old-fashioned favorite! Vigorous new growth is flame colored
>turning brilliant gold and later in the summer turning fresh lime green.
>Dainty pink-red, heart-shaped blooms dangle from the enticing foliage in
>spring. Certain to please in mixed borders, rock gardens, and woodland
>settings. Combines beautifully with ferns, fuchsias, and begonias. Amend
>soil with organic matter before planting. Water regularly during hot
>summer weather, but keep drier in autumn and winter. Prefers a sheltered
>position. Color looks best in part shade". 30-36" x 18-24"
>
>http://plants-magazine.com/newplants/newplant19.shtml
>
>From Two Rainy Sides Garden site:
>"A new perennial coming to the Americas out of England is D. spectabilis
>'Gold Heart'. Stems of pink hearts reaches three feet tall. Already on
>my wish list for this year, I hope to add it to my shade garden. Its
>foliage may burn in full sun."
>
>Karen
>z5a, north central OH
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