Bergenia crassifolia 'Aureo-Marginata'
Clump-forming evergreen perennial about 45cm tall. Broadly oval, mid-green leaves to 18cm long, streaked cream and purple, with bristly, reddish edges, are red-tinged in exposed sites, especially in winter. Branched reddish-green stems bear dense clusters of purplish-pink flowers, in late winter and early spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Pink | Green Cream Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream Purple | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Purple Red | |||
| Winter | Purple Pink | Green Cream Purple Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Bergenia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with leathery, rounded leaves and dense, erect clusters of bell-shaped pink or white flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Grow in sun for best autumn leaf colour. Tolerates poor soil, exposed sites and shady areas, dislikes hot dry conditions. See bergenia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps, or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot (fungal)
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