Bergenia cordifolia 'Rotblum' - 7.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' (Bergenia cordifolia) is an upright, spreading, rhizome-forming, winter-green perennial with decorative, egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. From April to May it bears red, bell-shaped flowers arranged in umbels. Repeated flowering occurs from November to December with the right care. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows approx. 40 cm wide. The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Bergenia crassifolia cordifolia.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * attractive red autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * winter green * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' are medium green, ovate. Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading, rhizome-forming. Generally grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Rotblum' sets beautiful accents together with: Chinese spirea, funkia, heart-leaved foam flower.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from January to February.

Care
Dried plant parts are cut back in autumn or spring.

Flower
Bergenia cordifolia 'Rotblum' forms bell-shaped, red flowers arranged in umbels from April. With the right care, re-flowering from November to December.

Use
Tubs, cutting, pond edge, stream course, bee pasture, woodland edge