Overview
Bergenia 'Overture' is a plant with a clump-forming, bushy habit in the genus Bergenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, glossy, leathery, rounded foliage. Bergenia 'Overture' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include ground cover, borders and containers.
About
Bergenia 'Overture' is a clump-forming perennial in the Saxifragaceae grown for its glossy, rounded, leathery evergreen leaves. It flowers in the UK from March to May. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and a moist but well-drained soil. Bergenia 'Overture' is fully hardy (H7) and suits sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing sites.
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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In the garden
Bergenia 'Overture' forms compact clumps of glossy, rounded, leathery leaves and is a member of the Saxifragaceae. Flowering in the UK runs from March to May, while the evergreen foliage provides structure outside the flowering period. As a clump-forming perennial it holds shape at the front of borders and in grouped plantings. Position plants in full sun or partial shade on soil that is moist but well-drained; the cultivar tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand and will grow on acid, neutral or alkaline soils. Choose a sheltered spot with a south-, east- or west-facing aspect to reduce exposure, as a sheltered situation suits its growth habit. The plant’s UK hardiness is H7, which means it is fully hardy in typical British conditions when not left exposed to driving winds. Use Bergenia 'Overture' as ground cover, in mixed borders or in containers where the evergreen leaves give year-round shape and presence. Allow room for clumps to develop rather than crowding them, and place containers where they will not dry out completely between waterings. The combination of winter-persistent foliage and a clear March to May flowering season makes it useful where winter structure and spring interest are both required.
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, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Bergenia 'Overture' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glossy, Leathery, Rounded
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bergenia 'Overture'
- Propagation
- Division, Root rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bergenia 'Overture'?
Bergenia 'Overture' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bergenia 'Overture' need?
Bergenia 'Overture' 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 'Overture' hardy in the UK?
Bergenia 'Overture' 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 'Overture'?
Division, Root rhizomes.
More in the Bergenia genus
- Bergenia 'Abendglut'elephant's ears 'Abendglut'
- Bergenia 'Ballawley'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Bressingham White'Elephant's Ears
- Bergenia 'Morgenröte'
- Bergenia 'Silberlicht'elephant's ears 'Silberlicht'
- Bergenia 'Bressingham Bountiful'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Distinction'Saxifrage
- Bergenia 'Margery Fish'elephant's ears 'Margery Fish'