I’ve had three bleeding heart plants over the years, one that I had for years on the lawn side of the driveway bed that has recently disappeared, and two from sister Cate–one looks like the straight species and the other was a gold-leaved variety. The golden one held on for years but disappeared last year near the fence in the orchard bed. The straight species plant is still growing well and blooming well.
I love the interesting flowers of these plants and the delicate foliage. I don’t find them difficult to grow, yet evenually they disappear! So, my 2020 plans for the lone survivor is to fertilize it well and mulch it and hope for the best!