Bergenia 'Claire Maxine' — Clump forming

Overview

Bergenia 'Claire Maxine' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Bergenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bergenia 'Claire Maxine' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and acidic to neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover and woodland gardens.

About

Bergenia 'Claire Maxine' is a perennial cultivar of the Bergenia genus, a group of flowering plants native to central Asia and the Himalayan region. This cultivar thrives in partial shade to shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for use in borders, as groundcover, or in woodland gardens. For best growth, it should be planted in a sheltered spot and kept moist but well-drained, with old leaves removed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Bergenia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Bergenia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bergenia

Sunlight: partial shade, shade
Soil type: moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: acidic to neutral
Soil moisture: moist
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Bergenia 'Claire Maxine' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: borders, groundcover, woodland gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bergenia 'Claire Maxine'

Cultivation: Prefers sheltered position with partial shade; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Pruning: Remove old leaves in late winter to early spring before new growth appears.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn.
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Leaf spot