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Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart'

Also Known As

  • Bergenia cordifolia 'Red Start'
  • Heartleaf Bergenia
  • Red Start Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart' plant details

Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Bergenia cordifolia) mounding thick glossy leaves producing stems of rosy red flowers for 6-8 weeks beginning in April..likes part shade..foliage turns red in winter..very hardy..

Gardening facts about Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart' plant

How to Grow Bergenia crassifolia 'Redstart'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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