BABY DOLL BERGENIA
BABY DOLL BERGENIA
Zones - 4-8
Description -
Smaller bronze tinted leathery leaves and more compact habit makes this a versatile perennial. Blooms mid to late spring with dainty stalks of pink flowers aging to deep magenta. May be coaxed into a second autumn bloom with good care. Achieves best leaf color in poor soil and full sun. Dense clump forming plants should be divided every 3 to 5 years in summer to retain vigor. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun, part shade. Fast growing 10 to 15 inches tall and wide.
Key Benefits
A smaller, more compact form of this evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves in bold rosettes. Clusters of pink flowers are lovely spring accents. Effective in shaded foreground plantings and borders.
Time of Flowering
Pink flowers in spring, again early fall.
Average Landscape Size
Foliage to 8 in. high, flower stalks to 8 to 10 in. and 15 in. wide.
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Sun Exposure
Partial sun
Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F