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Bergenia 'Perfect'

Also Known As

  • Bergenia cordifolia 'Perfect'
  • Perfect Elephant Ears
  • Perfect Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Bergenia 'Perfect' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Perfect'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Perfect'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slow growing to 12-15" tall, this succulent plant has purplish-burgundy foliage and clusters of lilac red flowers held above the foliage on delicate stems in late spring. Suited to wet or dry soil in either full sun or shade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Perfect' plant

How to Grow Bergenia 'Perfect'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-15"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - shade
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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