| Botanical name | Bergenia cordifolia |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |
Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. 
Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. 
Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. 
Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | June July August September The Heartleaf bergenia flowers late in winter to early spring. It has lilac- to rose-coloured heads. |
| Common name(s) | Heartleaf bergenia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Bergenia cordifolia has large, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Maintenance | Divide overcrowded clumps in autumn. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Grows well near streams or pools. |
Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf bergenia)
- Botanical name: Bergenia cordifolia
- Common name(s): Heartleaf bergenia
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Flowering late in winter to early spring, the lilac- to rose-coloured heads stand out above their large, glossy, leathery leaves. Grows well near streams or pools. In dry areas, it prefers some shade. Divide overcrowded clumps in autumn.
Botanical Pronunciation: ber-GEN-ee-a kor-di-FOH-lee-uh
Bergenia cordifolia requirements and features
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
June July August September
The Heartleaf bergenia flowers late in winter to early spring. It has lilac- to rose-coloured heads.
Bergenia cordifolia has large, glossy, leathery leaves.
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