Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia Cordifolia

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Overview

Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial. It boasts thick, heart-shaped leaves reaching up to 8 inches across, with a leathery texture. In spring, erect flower stems rise to 12-18 inches, adorned with dense clusters of pink blossoms. Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for ground cover or border fronts. Low maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — space these perennials about 12 to 18 inches apart to ensure proper room for growth

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — allowing them to form a dense ground cover over time

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — The evergreen nature of Bergenia cordifolia makes it an ideal selection for year-round structure in borders

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — or as part of a woodland garden

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — pink flowers in the garden

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial; hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — scientifically known as Bergenia cordifolia; the waxy foliage transitions to a striking bronze-purple hue in the fall

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 6 to 8 inches in width and a similar length; allowing them to, image 66

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — providing aesthetic appeal across seasons.<br><br>During spring; thus supporting local ecosystems.<br><br>For

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — The waxy foliage transitions to a striking bronze-purple hue in the fall; verdant texture to your garden

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms; tolerating temperature ranges down to -30°F

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — pink flowers in the garden; bergenia cordifolia produces dense clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — or as part of a woodland garden; ideal for ground cover or border fronts

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — The evergreen nature of Bergenia cordifolia makes it an ideal selection for year-round structure in borders; pink

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; or as part of a woodland garden

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial; hardy in zones, image 59

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — It boasts thick, heart-shaped leaves reaching up to 8 inches across, with a leathery texture; providing, image 60

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — In spring, erect flower stems rise to 12-18 inches, adorned with dense clusters of pink blossoms; this, image 61

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in part shade and moist, well-drained soil; the evergreen nature of, image 62

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Ideal for ground cover or border fronts; in spring, erect flower stems rise to 12-18 inches, adorned, image 63

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — scientifically known as Bergenia cordifolia; the waxy foliage transitions to a striking bronze-purple, image 64

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in part shade and moist, well-drained soil; the evergreen nature of Bergenia

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