About
Bergenia 'Oliver' is a robust, clump-forming evergreen perennial known for its upright growth habit and dark green, serrated leaves. In mid to late spring, it produces clusters of pink flowers with a hint of orange on short stems. This variety is well-suited for borders, rock gardens, or as an effective ground cover.
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
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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. Grow in sun for best autumn leaf colour. Tolerates poor soil, exposed sites and shady areas, dislikes hot dry conditions. 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 leaf and bud eelworm and damage from slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a leaf spot (fungal)