Bergenia crassifolia 'Vinterglöd'

Also Known As

Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow'
Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut'
Bergenia crassifolia 'Winterglut'
Winter Glow Elephant Ears
Winter Glow Pigsqueak
Winterglut Elephant Ears
Winterglut Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-10"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Bergenia crassifolia 'Vinterglöd' plant details

Bergenia crassifolia 'Vinterglöd' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia crassifolia 'Vinterglöd'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and red
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia crassifolia 'Vinterglöd'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This plant is a multi-season standout with vivid ruby-red winter foliage and 10in stalks of deep rose-pink spring flowers. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Zn 4. Large dark green leaves. Magenta flowers

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A evergreen perennial with shiny green foliage that turns reddish bronze in the cool fall weather. Deep magenta flowers bloom early to late spring.

By: Garden World

Winterglut' is a great cultivar with magenta flowers and rich red colouration to the evergreen foliage over winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Best red flowered form green leaves

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

A red flowered strain from Germany, we are very impressed with the clean nicely colored foliage of them. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Evergreen perennial with tidy rosettes of large, glossy green and leathery leaves that turn reddish-bronze in winter's cold and fade back to green in spring, just as clusters of bright, rose-pink flowers appear standing above the foliage. A cheerful color spot in winter and in flower. Easy in full sun to shade with regular moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3. Said to be resistant to deer and rabbits.