Botanical Name
Bergenia cordifolia
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
12 to 24 inches
Width
12 18 inches
Flowers
Early to late spring: pink, red, violet, white, salmon
Fall Color
Red or bronze lasting thru winter
Light
Part to full shade
Soil
Mlist, well-drained, organic (ideal)
Planting and Care
Northern gardeners may need to trim back brown, winter damaged foliage in late winter or early spring. Divide plants in spring every 3-4 years or when the center of clump dies. Provides a great groundcover when planted en masse. Tolerates a wide variety of soils, but prefers moisture retentive soils rich in organic matter.
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Beethoven' - 12-18", red flowers, purplish bronze fall color
'Bressingham Salmon' - 12-18", bronze tinged green leaves, salmon flowers, dark red winter foliage
'Sunningdale' - 12-18", lilac flowers, red winter foliage