Bergenia 'Wintermaerchen' (Winter Fairy Tale)

bergenia

Family	Saxifragaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 2a - 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	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 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	Bergenia 'Wintermaerchen' (Winter Fairy Tale) (bergenia) bears bright red blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green and bright red in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Bergenia 'Wintermaerchen' (Winter Fairy Tale) has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.