Bergenia cordifolia
Siberian tea
The Bergenia cordifolia has nearly evergreen leaves. It is a low growing perennial that is an excellent border plant when used in clusters. It has tiny pink blooms om his stems that are fairly elegant and beautiful. The foliage often turns red or bronze during fall and winter. Prefers rich, moist but well-drained soil.
↕ 50 cm
❄ -35 °C
☀ half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Bergenia |
| Species | cordifolia |
Flowering
| Flowering period | april, may, june |
| Colour (flower) | red |
| Flowers | fragrant, suitable for bouquets, plant with flowers |
Foliage
| Evergreen | yes |
| Colour (foliage) | green, red |
Growth habit
| Height | 50 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -35 °C |
| Soil type | neutral |
| Location | half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Use
| Type (use) | ground cover, in group |