Overview
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Bergenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bergenia cordifolia hybrids grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids are evergreen herbaceous perennials belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. These clump-forming plants grow from rhizomes and feature thick, rounded leaves. In spring, they produce upright clusters of bell-shaped flowers, which may be pink or white. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, courtyard, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, they thrive in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. They are hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by division or root rhizome sections in autumn or spring.
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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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, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bergenia cordifolia hybrids
- Propagation
- Propagate by division 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bergenia cordifolia hybrids?
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bergenia cordifolia hybrids need?
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids 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.
Is Bergenia cordifolia hybrids hardy in the UK?
Bergenia cordifolia hybrids has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Bergenia cordifolia hybrids?
Propagate by division or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring.
More in the Bergenia genus
- Bergenia 'Abendglut'elephant's ears 'Abendglut'
- Bergenia 'Ballawley'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Bressingham White'Elephant's Ears
- Bergenia 'Morgenröte'
- Bergenia 'Overture'Elephant's Ears
- Bergenia 'Silberlicht'elephant's ears 'Silberlicht'
- Bergenia 'Bressingham Bountiful'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Distinction'Saxifrage