Adrian Bloom dutchman's breeches
Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 12 inches tallup to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Crimson-rose
Garden uses
Notes
'Adrian Bloom' dutchman's breeches (Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, woodland settings, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It bears crimson-rose flowers in mid to late spring and again in early to late summer. It stays about 12 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Paradigm hosta, White phlox, Autumn crocus, and Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea.