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    • Photo of Bergenia ciliata foliage by Secret Garden Growers

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    Also Known As

    • Frilly Bergenia
    • Hairy Leaf Bergenia
    • Pigsqueak
    • Winter Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Bergenia ciliata plant details

    Bergenia ciliata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia ciliata

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: big leaves, larger quantity available, rare, sculptural, textural

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia ciliata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A very unusual Bergenia from Nepal – Large, hairy leaves have a great texture and sculptural appeal – Pale pink flowers in early spring – Morning sun to moderate shade, well drained soils, prefers richer soils and adequate moisture – Deciduous - Rare and choice!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Large (12") fuzzy, rounded leaves and white flowers in early spring make this deciduous Chinese species a standout. Part shade and moisture retentive soil. Low growing to 10".

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Bergenia ciliata plant

    How to Grow Bergenia ciliata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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