Height:

18.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-22.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Salt Tolerant Small

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Bergenia thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but partial shade is ideal. In northern regions, it will grow in full sun, but it needs afternoon shade in the south. In either region, plants will always perform the best in rich, moisture-retentive soil. However, it dislikes heavy soils and standing water.

Propagate by division in early spring or by seed. Divisions should be replanted fairly deep into the soil.

Growing Temperature:

58-60° F nights until roots are firmly set

Holding Temperature:

40-50° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

After new leaves emerge use a water-soluble fertilizer, solutions of 50-100 ppm at each or every other watering. For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

If grown from a fresh plug, 5-8 weeks of cold are required for flowering.

Pests & Diseases:

Black vine weevil damage, foliar nematode.

Viruses, leaf spots (Colletotrichum, Alternaria), anthracnose.

Potting & Timing:

Small plugs are best planted in mid to late summer of the year prior to sales. Large vernalized plugs can be planted in late winter or early spring.

Moisture:

Medium moisture levels. Water well after planting and increase watering as the foliage emerges.

Planting Level:

Place crown just below soil surface.

Lighting:

Provide light shade during the summer months.
Bergenia are day neutral.

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