Bergenia cordifolia 'Herbstblüte' - Autumn Flowering Evergreen Ground Cover
This hardy, evergreen ground cover blooms in late autumn with stunning pink flowers. Its large, heart-shaped leaves bring color and texture to the garden year-round. Ideal for shaded spots and easy to maintain.
Key Features
- 40 plants per pack - 9cm pots, 10-25cm height
- Autumn flowering with pink to rose-red blooms
- Evergreen heart-shaped foliage
- Hardy perennial suitable for zones 3-8
- Thrives in partial shade to shade
- Low maintenance ground cover
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Growing Conditions
Bergenia cordifolia 'Herbstblüte' performs best in partial shade to shaded locations with humus-rich, well-drained soil. This variety tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers moderately moist, slightly acidic to alkaline soil. The plants reach 25-40cm during flowering and spread slowly to form dense ground cover. Plant spacing: 5-7 plants per square meter for optimal coverage.
Seasonal Interest
The glossy, leathery foliage remains evergreen throughout winter, often developing attractive bronze to reddish tones in cold weather. Pink to purplish-rose flower clusters appear on reddish stems in late summer through autumn, providing valuable late-season color. 'Herbstblüte' (meaning "autumn bloom") offers a welcome re-bloom period when most perennials have finished flowering.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for border edging, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and mass plantings. Works well beneath trees and shrubs, along pathways, or as container plants. Combines beautifully with Hosta, Heuchera, Astilbe, ferns, and ornamental grasses. The bold foliage provides excellent contrast with fine-textured shade plants.
Care Requirements
Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Remove old leaves after winter to maintain appearance. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor and flowering. Requires minimal fertilization - a light application in spring promotes healthy growth. Watch for slugs and snails, particularly on young growth.
About Your Plants
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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