General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 15 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Bergenia

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Location: Alpine Society show, Hexham UK
Date: 2022-03-26
Location: Alpine Society show, Hexham UK
Date: 2022-03-26
Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England UK 
Date: 2024-02-18
Bergenia ciliata 'Patricia Furness'
Location: My garden, Tyne and Wear, England UK 
Date: 2024-05-06
Bergenia ciliata 'Patricia Furness'

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