Fringed Bergenia, Hairy Leaf Bergenia, Winter Begonia
Native to the Himalayas, Bergenia ciliata (Fringed Bergenia) is a large-leaved, slow-growing, clump-forming perennial. Borne on stout stems in early spring, erect clusters of pale pink flowers with rose-pink calyces rise above attractive rosettes of thick, leathery, finely-toothed, fresh green leaves. The large, rounded leaves, 12 in. wide (30 cm), are covered on both sides with soft, downy hairs. Unlike most Bergenias, this species is deciduous and will die back for the winter. In mild winter areas, Fringed Bergenia makes a splendid container plant.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Bergenia |
| Common names | Bergenia, Winter Begonia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Winter |
| Height |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Bergenia |
| Common names | Bergenia, Winter Begonia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Winter |
| Height |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Bergenia ciliata (Fringed Bergenia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Bergenia ciliata (Fringed Bergenia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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