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Bergenia 'Mrs Crawford' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Bergenia 'Mrs Crawford'

Bergenia 'Mrs Crawford'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Bergenia
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen perennial forming neat rosettes of medium sized, ciliate, green leaves with narrow heads of white flowers held in green calyces on short, green stems appearing in Spring. Noted for its crimson-plum Autumn leaf colour

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow in full sun for best flower and Autumn leaf colour. Tolerates poor soil, exposed sites and shady areas, may struggle in hot conditions

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy

Propagation

Propagate by division or by rhizome section cuttings in Spring or Autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years