Plant family: Fumariaceae

Genus: Dicentra

Species: spectabilis

10 seeds per packet

Plant type: Perennial

Colors: Pink flowers with white inner petals

Bloom time: early spring - fall

Texture: Fine

Growth rate: Medium

Height: 9" - 48"

Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 5.5-7.0.

Care: Plant established plants 10" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3" of vegetative mulch around but not touching plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Water Deeply when soil begins to dry. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding. Remove after first frost.

Pests and diseases: Slugs, snails

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden  in fall or after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover to a depth of 1/16 ". Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.