Heartleaf Bergenia, Heart-Leaf Bergenia
Native to Siberia, Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial noted for its incredible hardiness and vigor. Borne on thick red stems in early spring, erect clusters of deep-pink flowers rise above a rosette of leathery, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. Deep green in summer, the large leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), turn purplish-bronze in winter, providing year-round interest. The attractive foliage is often used in floral arrangements. Low maintenance, Bergenia cordifolia is primarily grown as a ground cover and looks stunning in mass plantings.
| Hardiness |
3 - 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 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| 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 | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 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 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| 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 | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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