About
Bergenia ciliata 'Leichtlinii' is a clump-forming evergreen perennial that typically reaches heights of 30 to 40 cm. Its broad, rounded leaves can grow up to 35 cm wide, displaying a mid-green hue that takes on a reddish tint in autumn, complemented by fine hair-like edges. In early spring, rose-pink flowers emerge on upright stems that are pinkish-green. In regions susceptible to frost, the foliage may experience dieback during the winter months.
About the genus
Bergenia are evergreen perennials that grow from rhizomes, characterized by their thick, rounded leaves. In the spring, they produce upright clusters of bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink or white.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. This plant has evergreen leaves generally, but foliage may die back during cold winter weather and reappear in spring. See bergenia cultivation
- Pruning
- Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy
- Propagation
- Propagate by division of established clumps, or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a leaf spot (fungal)