Bergenia 'Ouverture' - P9

Description
The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Ouverture' (Bergenia cordifolia) is an upright, spreading, winter-green perennial with decorative, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. From April to May, it bears pink, 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. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Heart-leaf bergenia 'Ouverture' 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

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Heart-leaf bergenia 'Ouverture' are dark green, egg-shaped. Heart-leaf bergenia 'Ouverture' turns bright red in autumn.

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

Growth
Upright, spreading.

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 'Ouverture' sets beautiful accents together with: Chinese spirea, funkia, heart-leaved foam flower.

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

Flower
Bergenia cordifolia 'Overture' forms bell-shaped, pink-coloured 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