Dicentra spectabilis

Dicentra spectabilisGracefully arching stems with rows of pendant heart shaped flowers in vibrant pink with protruding white petals, hanging like lockets above soft green foliage Also known as Bleeding Hearts Blooms for four to six weeks in May and June A low maintenance, hardy perennial plant which grows up to 90cm high and is shade tolerant Dicentra is a woodland plant which thrives in partially shaded borders or under deciduous trees Plant with in the wild companions

remaining bare in winter with the hint of small crimson flowers and winged fruit in the spring

slightly acidic soil where it will thrive

The Prunus 'Collingwood Ingram' has an upright habit

but fast growing in popularity

from early to late summer - adored by pollinating insects

Its large flowers grow up to 6 cm long in clusters of 4 to 8 flowers

The slender

making for a perfect contrast and stunning display

the redder the apples will be

As one of the first flowers to bloom in spring

It went out of favour for several years as the newer varieties had bigger flowers or bolder colours

'Umineko' grows well in most soil types provided it has good drainage - it doesn't like to sit in waterlogged soil