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Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Spread 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' (bergenia) bears pink flowers during mid-spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is dark lime and greyish magenta in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In the winter, Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' provides winter interest.