Overview
Bergenia 'Ouverture' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Bergenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bergenia 'Ouverture' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds, garden edging, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Bergenia 'Ouverture' is an evergreen, clump-forming cultivar of the Bergenia genus, which comprises ten species of flowering plants native to central Asia. This hardy plant thrives in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures. With its versatility, Bergenia 'Ouverture' is ideal for use in city and courtyard gardens, flower borders, ground cover, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs.
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
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Bergenia 'Ouverture' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bergenia 'Ouverture'
- Propagation
- Division, Rhizome section cuttings in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bergenia 'Ouverture'?
Bergenia 'Ouverture' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bergenia 'Ouverture' need?
Bergenia 'Ouverture' 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 'Ouverture' hardy in the UK?
Bergenia 'Ouverture' 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 'Ouverture'?
Division, Rhizome section cuttings in spring or autumn.
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