Common Name | Bergenia |
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Family | Saxifragaceae |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP26355 |
EU Grant # | EU44846 |
Bloom Time | March, April |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Vigorous dwarf with glossy, almost black leaves, and lovely uniform spring bloom. |
Landscape Value | Container, front of border, mixed beds. |
Most Active Growing Season | -- |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 9" / 10" |
Soil (Garden) | Needs good soil porosity, otherwise very tolerant. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
Comments | -- |
Bergenia ‘Flirt’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Petite foliage and over-sized flowers quickly sum up this new Bergenia that you'll cherish. 'Flirt' has tailored upright leaves on an erect but compact clump. A one year old plant of Bergenia 'Flirt' had over thirty flower spikes in the spring! It features gorgeous fall and winter color and is super easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 9″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): March, April
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 75 – 125 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 12 – 14 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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