Dutchman’s Breeches – A Wildflower Slapstick for Underfoot.

Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) — a lovely perennial wildflower that forms pantaloon-shaped white flowers with yellowish tinges. They are whimsical flowers that hang on slim stems over pale fern-like leaves and add the kind of whimsy to shaded gardens and woodland settings. Dutchman’s Breeches is native to North America, so it grows well in shade, moist, well-drained soils, and is a great plant for naturalisation, shade borders and pollinator gardens.

Key Features of Dutchman’s Breeches:

Unique Bloom Form: Blooms with the white flowers of pantaloons in a different way, and looks amazing when you plant it in early spring.
Fern-type Foliage: Thin, thin, glossy, green leaves are full of texture even post flowering.
Shade-Loved Perennial: Half- to full shade, woodland and shade gardens.
Pollinator Magnet: Rewarding bees and other pollinators for a lush garden.
Native Plant: Easily grows well in native gardens, promotes native species.

Why Choose Dutchman’s Breeches?

Dutchman’s Breeches: For anyone who is looking for a colorful, low-maintenance feature for their shade garden, this is a must-have. Its distinctive flowers and delicate foliage make it a favourite plant in naturalised gardens and its early flower is what opens up the garden before other plants appear. The perennial makes a beautiful woodland garden, shade border, or mix-and-match planting with other native wildflowers and is pollinator friendly.

Tips: Grow Dutchman’s Breeches in moist, draining, slightly acidic soil in part- to full-shade. This annual flower dies back in the summer, so enlist other shade-loving plants for year-round interest.

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Add a bit of style to your shaded areas with Dutchman’s Breeches. This native wildflower will make your yard magical with its beautiful fanciful flowers.
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