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Bergenia ciliata (Fringed bergenia)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Bergenia ciliata
Other names
Fringed bergenia, Frilly bergenia, Hairy leaf bergenia , Winter begonia, Bergenia ligulata var. ciliata, Megasea ciliata
Genus
Bergenia Bergenia
Species
B. ciliata - B. ciliata is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with broadly ovate, hairy, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing pink or white flowers in early spring.
Bergenia ciliata is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes in late spring or early summer. Remove dead or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Divide every 4-5 years after flowering in spring or in early autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Bergenia ciliata (Fringed bergenia) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed sites, but avoid hot, dry conditions. Weed around plants until they form a ground cover. Leaves will die back in frost-prone areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Bergenia ciliata
Other names
Fringed bergenia, Frilly bergenia, Hairy leaf bergenia , Winter begonia, Bergenia ligulata var. ciliata, Megasea ciliata
Genus
Bergenia Bergenia
Species
B. ciliata - B. ciliata is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with broadly ovate, hairy, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing pink or white flowers in early spring.
Native to
Himalayas, India
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes in late spring or early summer. Remove dead or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Divide every 4-5 years after flowering in spring or in early autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Bergenia ciliata (Fringed bergenia) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed sites, but avoid hot, dry conditions. Weed around plants until they form a ground cover. Leaves will die back in frost-prone areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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