Dicentra It belongs to the smoky family, in nature you can find a wild species in North America, China and the Far East. Appreciated by florists for the bizarre shape of the flower, which resembles a broken heart. The plant is characterized by unpretentiousness and an interesting form of leaves.
We will talk about the most interesting varieties and types of this plant.
Dicentra beautiful (Dicentra formosa)
Homeland Dicenter beautiful is North America. The plant has been used for decorative purposes since the late 18th century. This type refers to the perennial and pleases their owners more than one year. The flower grows in height of 30 cm, green leaves have long petioles. Tuberous root with many branches.
Luxurious flowers have a small diameter - 2 cm, are striking a rich pink-purple color. Flowers are collected in inflorescences, so they resemble a huge flower from a distance. Flowering begins in May and ends in mid-September. Dicentra beautiful - winter-hardy plant.
The species Dicentra formosa has several varieties, the most popular of which are "King of Hart" and "Aurora". The differences between varieties are in shades of leaves and variations of color of flowers.
Important! Dicentra is a poisonous plant, so if you have children, be especially careful!
Dicentra magnificent (Dicentra spectabilis)
Type Dicentres, which grows in China. It has been used since the beginning of the 19th century to decorate flowerbeds and gardens. The plant is tall, up to 100 cm in height. The flower has large pinnately-separated leaves. The bottom of the sheet gives a bluish color.
Dicentra gorgeous pleases hosts with pink flowers with a diameter of about 3 cm. Flowering does not last very long - only 45 days, after which the above-ground part dries out. This species tolerates frosts, but the owners of the centers are still advised to cover the plant for the winter in case of very low air temperatures.
Important! Dicentra does not tolerate high occurrence of groundwater and severe drought!
If the plant is contained in poor conditions, the flowering period is reduced to 20-25 days. Dicentra magnificent has several varieties, which include the "alba" (the flowers have a white color, and the variety itself is less cold-resistant) and the "gold house" with yellow leaves.
Dicentra excellent (Dicentra eximia)
Many housewives are interested in the name of a flower with inflorescences in the form of a heart in the common people. Dicentra is called "heart light" or "broken heart."
Dicentre exclusive or dissentra excellent (there are two names) came to us from North America. Discovered Dicentra eximia at the beginning of the XIX century. This species is similar in size to a beautiful bush.
The perennial flower has a height of 30 cm, the leaves are green, with a bluish underside. The striking difference of this species are the leaves, which are collected in a thick rosette.
Inflorescences have a light pink color. The diameter of each flower does not exceed 3 cm. The blooming of a broken heart can be observed for two months: from the end of May to the beginning of August. Dicentre excellent winters even without shelter, but if winters are harsh and have little snow, then it is better to cover it.
This species has one shape with white flowers, which is also called "alba".
Did you know? Often the center in your garden can only be propagated by vegetative means. This is due to the lack of pollinator.
Dicentra single flower (Dicentra uniflora)
This species came to us from the USA. It is difficult to cultivate at home, but the beautiful flowering from late February to early August will not leave anyone indifferent. The flower has green feathery leaves, which are located separately from the flowers.
The single-flowered dicentra is so named because of the absence of habitual inflorescences. Flowers appear separately from each other and saturate the bush with a light purple color.
Dicentra few-flowered (Dicentra pauciflora)
Perennial species Dicentra, which is common in the United States (Oregon and California). There the flower grows high in the mountains, on gravelly soils.
Dicentre few-flowered has a very low elevated body (10-12 cm). From the rhizome of the flower there are several erect stems of dark green color, on which the leaves are located separately from each other.
Flowers have a purple hue, which sometimes brightens to white. The petals of the flower are curved outward, which gives the inflorescence a bizarre shape that resembles a heart only from a distance. Flowers 2-3 pieces are grouped into small inflorescences.
Dicentra pauciflora tolerates frost well, but feels best under cover. It is not so easy to find a detstura few-colored, because the species is not common in our area. The small size of the flower allows you to grow it on the windowsill.
Dicentra klobuchkovaya (Dicentra cuccularia)
It is a "native" of the United States, where it grows in sandy soil. The species was discovered in 1731 and immediately conquered the connoisseurs of contrasting inflorescences of a bizarre form.
The leaves are trifoliate, small, painted in gray color. The flowers are white (sometimes there can be light shades of pink), the maximum diameter is 2 cm. During flowering 10-12 flowers are collected in a brush and are located significantly higher than the foliage. The plant blooms in spring, after which the green part dies completely.
Bulbs all summer are in a sleeping state, accumulating useful substances. A feature of this species is the complete absence of the smell of flowers.
It is noteworthy that only bumblebees produce pollination. The shape of the flower is designed specifically for these insects. Therefore, if no bumblebees are found in your climate zone, then there will be no seeds suitable for sowing.
Did you know? In different countries of the center there is its name: in Germany - the “flower of the heart”, in France - the “heart of Jeanette”, in England - the “locks and keys”, “the flower of the lyre”. In our latitudes, the center is known as the "broken heart".
Dicentra climbing (Dicentra scandens)
The flower differs from other perennial species of the “broken heart” by the lianoobrazny structure of the aerial part and bright yellow inflorescences, as well as by the huge length of the stem - up to two meters. Countless golden flowers are fastened on it.
The stem is thin, articulated, ribbed. Flowering starts in June and ends with the first frost. This species surpasses all previous flowering time, which reaches almost half a year in warm climatic zones. Flowers have a diameter of 2-3 cm, grouped into inflorescences of 8-14 pieces.
Important! A young plant needs shelter for the winter. When the climbing center is three years old, the shelter can be waived.
Canadian Dicentra (Dicentra canadensis)
Canadian Dicentra grows in southern Canada and in the northwestern United States. This species was cultivated at the beginning of the XIX century. Herb has no stem. The maximum height of a bush is 30 cm.
All leaves are located near the root, have a gray color and keep on long petioles. Flowers are collected in a few inflorescences. Painted white with a pinkish tinge. Flowering starts in May.
Canadian dietera is frost resistant and does not require shelter. Rarely found in our area. This variety is almost impossible to find.
Dicentra can decorate not only the garden, but also a balcony or loggia. The variety of species of this plant allows each florist to choose the most suitable variety for him and enjoy bright blooming hearts.
