Bergenia Fire & Ice
Dwarf variety with dark green leaves turn plum-red in winter.
Botanical Name | Bergenia cordifolia |
Common Name | Fire & Ice |
Key Features | Dwarf variety with dark green leaves turn plum-red in winter. |
Size | Growing to 20cm height and 20cm wide. |
Position | Tolerant of cold & dry conditions once established, avoid choosing a position that receives hot western sun. |
Description | Dwarf variety with dark green leaves turn plum-red in winter. White to pink flowers with red stamen in late winter and spring. Species typically frost hardy to -37°C. |
Cultural Notes | Prune lightly after flowering to encourage growth and water throughout the warmer months. |
Landscape Ideas | A spectacular plant for containers, borders, rockeries, garden beds, lining garden beds or pathways. |
Water Requirements | Low – medium |
- Year round foliage colour.
- Flowers look tremendous over a long period.
- Ideal in shady areas.
- Extremely hardy perennial.