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Bressingham Ruby Bergenia
Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
Height: 18 inches
Spread: 12 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Giant Rockfoil, Largeleaf Saxifrage, Pigsqueak
Description:
Selected for large glossy, leathery, cabbage-like leaves that turn a dark, rich burgundy late in the season; interesting clusters of pink flowers rise above foliage; perfect for shady areas, water regularly but don't overwater; great coarse texture
Ornamental Features
Bressingham Ruby Bergenia features unusual spikes of ruby-red flowers rising above the foliage from early to late spring. Its attractive large succulent round leaves are dark green in colour with curious red undersides. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous burgundy in the fall.
Landscape Attributes
Bressingham Ruby Bergenia is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its wonderfully bold, coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced garden composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Bressingham Ruby Bergenia is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
Planting & Growing
Bressingham Ruby Bergenia will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
