Re: [SG] Bergenia

>A while back on one of the listserves I'm on, (I sure don't remember which
>one) there was some discussion about Bergenias and I think the general
>concensus was that they just didn't perform very good and not really worth
>taking up space in the garden.

I may be late on this reply, but hadn't heard anything favorable about
Bergenias and felt I should give one positive one. In our cool maritime
climate in the Northwest they grow very well. Mine are in full bloom now,
even the ones that were divided this year. I am trying to find something
that will complement the burgundy flowers of some, but am tempted to cull
some of them out as it is just a bit much. The pink flowering bergenias are
nice. The large foliage really complements the astilbes, nandinas and small
leaved Rhodendrons. Perhaps it is better suited to cooler, milder climates?

I started mine from seed (5 years ago?)and they have been easy to grow.
With some minor pruning of leaves gone bad in early spring and deadheading
the spent flowers they really are a welcome addition to my garden for year
round beautiful foliage and spring flowers.
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Washington state of rain.
USDA zone 8, Sunset zone 5
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