Campanula takesimana | Elizabeth plant Dicentra eximia Alba or Lamprocapnos

Dicentra eximia Alba or Lamprocapnos as it is correctly known is an excellent performer that is long flowering with pretty nodding

Cut old stems to the base of the plant

Perennial | Hardy | Maybe semi evergreen in cooler climates

Definitely a standout plant in the garden

but it can be candied to decorate cakes and pastries for decorative purposes

Campanula takesimana | Elizabeth plant Dicentra eximia Alba or LamprocapnosCampanula takesimana 'Elizabeth' is an upright, rhizomatous Korean bell flower cultivar with upright graceful arching stems that hold long bell shaped raspberry pink flowers that flushed with white on the edges. The flowers stand tall above the shiny green serrated heart shaped foliage. Flowering is in mid to late summer. Cut back the flowers after blooming to prevent it from setting seed and this will also encourage a second round of flowering.