Bleeding heart flower- The valentine flower

Bleeding heart flower- The valentine flower

Various color of Bleeding Heart flower

Bleeding heart flower

Common name: Bleeding heart flower, Venus’s car, Lady in a bath.
Scientific name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Distribution: These perrenial plants are native to Eastern Asia,extending from Siberia to Japan. These bloom in late spring and early summers, best growing in shady areas.
Description: These poetically named plants bears spectacular heart shaped flowers from which a ‘little drop of blood’ swings at the bottom.The green compound leaves provide for fern like attractive foliage with flowers blooming on long arching stems. The flowers may be pink ,red or white coloured. The striking feature of the plant is the shape of the flower. No doubt about that these heart shaped flowers have pink outer petals,and white inner petals with a spur at the base.

Valentine flower

Importance: These are ‘traditional ‘favourites ornamental plants suitable for a shade garden. These plants are in special demands in floristry, for special occasions like as Valentine’s Day. The aphids, slugs and snails feed on the leaves.
Captivated by the beauty of this flower. It is indeed a special treat for the admirers. Love is in the air.