Bergenia purpurascens

Also Known As

Winter Red Bergenia
Winter Red Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Bergenia purpurascens plant details

Bergenia purpurascens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly 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 purpurascens

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia purpurascens

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense, nodding clusters of deep-pinkish-purple on 10-12" stalks and large glossy leaves which are a striking deep purple in winter identify this perennial from high mountain slopes in Nepal?s Himalayas. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Glossy round leaves in a clump a foot or two tall and wide, with pinky-purple flowers in the spring. The best thing about this plant, however, is the way the foliage turns an intense beet purple-red in the fall and stays that way all winter. Very striking, especially paired with lighter foliage to set it off, like a silver leaf Cyclamen hederifolium. Prefers moist shade, but quite tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Zone 4.