Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)

[rosyposy]

Has anyone had much success with one of these in a pot please? I have lost the one in my garden due to the frost, but it didn't grow very much anyway even after several years, so thought one might do better in a pot and I could take it indoors if need be. - TIA rosy

[Chipchopper]

Hi Rosey,
Dicentra are really most suited to semi shaded woodland areas, protected from cold winds, which often damage them in spring.
The roots are very brittle and can easily be damaged, so disturbance around roots should be kept to a minimum.
I've not tried them in pots personally but I think it may be worth giving it a try, at least it will give you some flexibility to move them,as you say.
Good Luck
Chip

[rowanwitch]

If you do one in a pot just putting it in a greenhouse out of the worst of the weather would be enough or even a shed if it has windows

[SlackAlice]

I've got one planted in a shady area of my garden, but because I have a cold garden (prone to frost) it dies over winter. It always returns in the spring so don't give up on it yet!!

Might be a good idea to try one in a pot, at least you can move it round and hopefully keep it frost free in the winter.

[rosyposy]

Thank you all for your replies -Yes it was in the perfect spot, Chic but there you go :0( It was last winter it died Slack Alice, it didn't appear at all in the spring, but yes I am still hopeful.I will try one in a pot anyway and put it in the shed if necessary rowan. Can I say that I hope you have a lovely wedding and the best of everything wished for you both. (and I just love your cake)Good Luck -rosy