Bergenia cordifolia |
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Heartleaf Bergenia, Winter Bergenia |
Description
This evergreen perennial has round, heart-shaped, glossy leaves that possess waxy-toothed edges. Its growth is clustered, and flowers that bloom in the spriong are in shades of lilac or rose, held on stems above the leaves.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.