Bergenia x schmidtii

Common Name:
Bergenia x schmidtii

Description:
Bergenia x schmidtii is a hardy, evergreen perennial known for its lush, glossy green foliage and clusters of delicate pink flowers. Blooming in late winter to early spring, its flowers rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, attracting bees and other pollinators. The thick, leathery leaves provide year-round interest, turning bronze-red in the colder months. This variety of Bergenia is an excellent ground cover, forming dense clumps that help suppress weeds and add texture to garden beds. It thrives in full sun to full shade and is highly adaptable to different soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens. It is particularly well-suited for dry shade areas under trees, borders, and rock gardens. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and resistant to pests and diseases.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 25–40cm
• Width: 40–60cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Shady Areas
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Weed Suppressing

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Hellebores
• Heuchera
• Hostas
• Ferns
• Astilbe