Bergenia 'Abendglut'

Also Known As

Bergenia 'Evening Glow'

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Bergenia 'Abendglut' plant details

Bergenia 'Abendglut' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Abendglut'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Abendglut'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a clump of crinkled maroon foliage rise 12" stems of semi-double deep magenta flowers over a long March-May period. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

One of the first of the hardy perennials to bloom in late winter and early spring, and with lustrous round evergreen foliage which takes on burgundy tones in winter. A member of the Saxifraga family, 'Evening Glow', also known in German circles as 'Abendglut', bears 12-15" stems with deep rose purple colored flowers. Bergenia need good soil drainage and always seem happiest when grown on an east facing slope. Deer and rabbit resistant.