Dicentra cucullaria aka Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Breeches requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

Dutchman's Breeches should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Dutchman's Breeches loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

During the cold period, it is common for Dutchman's Breeches to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

Dutchman's Breeches is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Dutchman's Breeches should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Dutchman's Breeches’s native range is Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to N. Carolina and west to Kansas.