Bergenia

Image by Terrence Pickles (Exeter Trees) Bergenia is a reliable perennial for tricky sites. It thrives in shade to full sun, poor soil, and dry areas where many other plants struggle to grow. It is also…

Image by Tntk Gardening in shade can be a challenge for many gardeners. As a landscape designer, one of my specialties is shade gardening because many homeowners simply do not know what to do with their shady…

Image by mdurajczyk Bergenia are sturdy, low-maintenance perennials that tend to be problem free. However, bergenia insect problems do occur from time to time. Read on to learn methods of controlling bugs…

Image by Akchamczuk Bergenias are gorgeous evergreen perennials that produce stunning spring flowers and brighten up autumn and winter gardens with their very attractive, colorful foliage. Can you grow…

Image by Hana Richterova If you’ve got a shady spot you want to brighten in your garden but you’re tired and bored with hostas, then Bergenia might be just the plant you’re looking for. Bergenia, also known…

Image by speakingtomato When perennials begin to look shabby, straggly, open in the center, or fail to produce their normal amount of blooms, it is usually time to divide them. Different perennials will reach…

Image by N-sky Bergenia is a genus of plants known just as much for their foliage as for their flowers. Native to central Asia and the Himalayas, they are tough little plants that can stand up to a wide range…

Image by igaguri_1 Bergenia is also known as heart-leaf bergenia or pigsqueak, thanks to the high-pitched sound that results when two heart-shaped leaves are rubbed together. No matter what you call it,…

Image by AL-Travelpicture For a pretty green groundcover that is tough, spreads readily to fill in empty spaces, and produces spring flowers, it’s tough to beat bergenia. Bergenia seed propagation is easy, so…

Image by Mkovalevskaya Oh no, what’s wrong with my bergenia? Although bergenia plants tend to be relatively disease resistant, this lovely perennial can fall victim to a handful of serious plant diseases.…