Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia)

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.

• Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
• Easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in sun or part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soils, but dislikes hot, dry conditions. Heavy shade tolerant too!
• Undemanding and virtually disease-free, this Bergenia is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, banks and slopes, cottage gardens, rock gardens or city gardens.
• Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Remove faded flower spikes
• Propagate by division or root rhizomes sections in fall or spring

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Requirement
Hardiness	3,4,5,6,7,8
Heat Zones	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Climate Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, A2, A3, 1A, 3B
Plant Type	Perennials
Plant Family	Saxifragaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring
Height	1' - 2'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers