Saxifragaceae
Heart-leaf Bergenia: Ground Cover Plant
Bergenia crassifolia
An extremely low-maintenance and hardy plant that thrives in almost any location and requires very little care.
Every 10 days
Partial shade
-35° - 30°C
30% - 80%
Categories
What is Heart-leaf Bergenia?
Heart-leaf Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) is a easy-care plant from the Saxifragaceae family. Bergenia crassifolia, also known as heart-leaf bergenia, is a highly hardy perennial known for its large, leathery, evergreen leaves. It blooms in early spring with beautiful pink or purple flower clusters. The plant is an excellent groundcover that tolerates difficult growing conditions well and ke...
Heart-leaf Bergenia grows up to 40cm, spread of 50cm, watering every 10 days, -35°C â 30°C, 30â80% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Heart-leaf Bergenia tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Heart-leaf Bergenia is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Heart-leaf Bergenia?
TLDR: Heart-leaf Bergenia needs Partial shade, watering every 10 days, and temperatures between -35-30°C with 30-80% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Heart-leaf Bergenia?
Water regularly after planting; established plants are quite drought-tolerant but benefit from watering during heatwaves.
How Much Light Does Heart-leaf Bergenia Need?
Thrives best in partial shade but also tolerates full sun or full shade; flowering is more abundant in sunny spots.
What Is the Best Soil for Heart-leaf Bergenia?
Prefers moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil but adapts to almost all soil types as long as they are not completely waterlogged.
What Pot Should You Use for Heart-leaf Bergenia?
Recommended for planting directly in the ground, but can be grown in large, deep pots outdoors.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 60 days
What Is Heart-leaf Bergenia and Where Does It Come From?
Bergenia crassifolia, also known as heart-leaf bergenia, is a highly hardy perennial known for its large, leathery, evergreen leaves. It blooms in early spring with beautiful pink or purple flower clusters. The plant is an excellent groundcover that tolerates difficult growing conditions well and keeps its leaves green even under snow. It is native to Siberia and Mongolia, where its leaves have traditionally been used to make tea.
How to Propagate Heart-leaf Bergenia?
Division
- Division is the easiest way to propagate the plant and should be done every few years to rejuvenate the growth.
- 1 Digging up the plant
Carefully dig up the mother plant from the ground either in early spring or after flowering.
- 2 Dividing the rhizome
Divide the thick rhizome into several parts using a sharp knife or spade, ensuring each part has at least one leaf rosette.
- 3 Replanting
Plant the divided sections in their new locations at the same depth and water them thoroughly.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Heart-leaf Bergenia Grow?
TLDR: Heart-leaf Bergenia can reach up to 40cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
40cm
Spread
50cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Medicinal Uses
- Anti-inflammatory
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Digestive aid
Culinary Uses
- Siberian tea (prepared from overwintered, naturally fermented black leaves)
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents resilience, longevity, and adaptability.
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