Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' (Dicentra), 2/3L Recycled Materials maturing with an apricot-coloured tint

maturing with an apricot-coloured tint

Their gently arching bright green fronds create a spectacular fountain-like clump which will dramatically cascade down when used in a hanging pot

Intriguing buds covered with silken hairs appear on the bare winter stalks

The compact bush

Who knew that a shovel could be so beautiful

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' (Dicentra), 2/3L Recycled Materials maturing with an apricot-coloured tintLamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' has great charisma and is instantly recognisable. Numerous deep pink and white flowers are suspended from elegantly arching stems and the distinctively heart shape form of the petals give this perennial its enigmatic name. Also attractive is the deeply cut foliage, which emerges red and becomes green by mid summer.