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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Bright pink to magenta
Foliage color: Dark green, often tinged with red in winter
Bloom time: Early to mid-spring
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Prefers moist, well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 3 to 8
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding to the garden's biodiversity

Groundcovers

Bergenia cordifolia 'Bach'

Bach Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia 'Bach' produces upright clusters of rich rosy pink flowers in early to mid-spring, bringing welcome color as the garden awakens from winter. Large, rounded, glossy green leaves form a dense evergreen mound that develops handsome burgundy and bronze tones during the colder months, extending seasonal interest well beyond bloom time. Thick foliage provides bold texture throughout the year, while sturdy flowering stems elevate the blossoms above the leafy clumps.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Prefers moist, well-draining soil

Bloom time

Early to mid-spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Borders
Deer-Prone Areas

Companion plants

Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Brunneras · Hostas · Ferns · Pulmonarias

Design tip

Take advantage of this cultivar's smaller foliage by weaving it among neighboring perennials instead of planting it in large blocks. The finer scale creates smoother transitions between plants, giving mixed borders a more natural and balanced appearance.

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