Bleeding Heart

The bleeding heart is native in bright forests of East Asia. Even in the garden this beautiful plant prefers shady sites. After the bloom the leaves are shivering and the plant adjourns to the soil. It overwinters in a succulent root and sprouts again in next spring. The plant is most comfortable at undisturbed sites. Too many cultivation activities cause slow growth and possibly even cessation of growth. Because of the spectacular shape of their flowers they are popular ornamental plants and cut flowers.