vintage rose bergenia
Bergenia crassifolia
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Vintage rose bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. The evergreen leaves keep color through the cold months, and pink flowers open in winter and spring. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Christmas fern, and Fragrant Bouquet hosta.
Native range
Northeastern Asia.