Overview
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' is a clump-forming, bushy perennial in the genus Bergenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, glossy, leathery, rounded foliage. Bergenia 'Bressingham White' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include ground cover, borders and containers. It is native to Caucasus region.
About
A clump-forming perennial with glossy, rounded evergreen leaves, Bergenia 'Bressingham White' forms a low, settled mound of leathery foliage. Flowering stems appear in spring, with blooms from March to May. It prefers sheltered south-, east- or west-facing spots and tolerates a wide range of soils that remain moist but well-drained.
About the genus
Bergenia is a genus of ten species of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, native to central Asia, from Afghanistan to China and the Himalayan region.
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In the garden
A member of the Saxifragaceae and the genus Bergenia, Bergenia 'Bressingham White' establishes as a clump-forming evergreen with glossy, leathery rounded leaves. Flowering takes place in spring, with blooms produced from March to May, after which the foliage continues to provide structure through the seasons. Place it in full sun to partial shade on south-, east- or west-facing sites where it is sheltered from the worst exposure. It adapts to chalk, clay, loam or sand and accepts acid, neutral or alkaline pH; the key requirement is soil that stays moist but is well drained. The plant is fully hardy (H7) across the UK, so it will withstand normal winter conditions without protection. Use Bergenia 'Bressingham White' as ground cover to fill gaps at the front of borders, as a low evergreen edge along paths, or in containers where its glossy leaves remain visible through winter. Its evergreen, rounded leaves form a steady mound, with spring flower stems rising above the foliage between March and May, making it easy to site where both leaf and bloom are on display.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bergenia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glossy, Leathery, Rounded
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Borders, Containers
- Native to
- Caucasus region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bergenia 'Bressingham White'
- Cultivation
- Plant in spring or autumn in moist, well-drained soil. Mulch in winter to protect roots. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
- Pruning
- Remove old flower stems after blooming to encourage fresh growth. Trim damaged or dead leaves as needed.
- Propagation
- Division, Root rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Bergenia 'Bressingham White'?
Plant in spring or autumn in moist, well-drained soil. Mulch in winter to protect roots. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where is the best place to plant Bergenia 'Bressingham White'?
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bergenia 'Bressingham White' need?
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Bergenia 'Bressingham White'?
Remove old flower stems after blooming to encourage fresh growth. Trim damaged or dead leaves as needed.
Is Bergenia 'Bressingham White' hardy in the UK?
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Bergenia 'Bressingham White'?
Division, Root rhizomes.
More in the Bergenia genus
- Bergenia 'Abendglut'elephant's ears 'Abendglut'
- Bergenia 'Ballawley'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Morgenröte'
- Bergenia 'Overture'Elephant's Ears
- Bergenia 'Silberlicht'elephant's ears 'Silberlicht'
- Bergenia 'Bressingham Bountiful'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Distinction'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Margery Fish'elephant's ears 'Margery Fish'