Description
Heartleaf bergenia forms thick rhizomes that creep along the ground. This evergreen plant has large, leathery, glossy leaves. The flower stem, up to 60 cm tall, branches only at the top. Dark pink flowers, gathered in large panicles, appear from April to May.
Bergenia will decorate any rock garden, border, bank or flower group – and not only when in flower, as its handsome leaves are highly ornamental too. The perennial can also be used as ground cover under large trees and for planting along water edges, provided the spot is not too boggy.
Requirements
Heartleaf bergenia can grow anywhere, even in deep shade, and in any soil. It adapts to any soil on the principle "the more sun, the more moisture". It grows best in fertile, moderately moist or moist soil. In a sunny spot it flowers better.