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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Dry

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bergenias make excellent ground-cover plants. Some varieties take on reddish or metallic tints in winter, but Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' has purple foliage all year round, with upright stalks of pink flowers opening in late winter and extending through spring. Although bergenias thrive in light shade, the foliage of coloured leafed varieties like this one is strongest when grown in sun and poor soil. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Because of its fine foliage Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' makes a good foil for a huge range of summer flowers – use as a substitute for hosta in poor soil or drier conditions.

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Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife

Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ poisonous?

Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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