Bergenia

Bergenia is a wonderfully tough, low-maintenance perennial that earns its place in any garden. Loved for its big, glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of cheerful pink, rose or white flowers in spring, it brings structure and colour when the garden is just waking up. It’s ideal for borders, underplanting shrubs, ground cover, and even pots—especially where you need something reliable and weed-suppressing.

One of Bergenia’s best features is its year-round interest: the foliage often takes on rich red and bronze tones through autumn and winter, adding warmth to the garden in colder months. Happy in sun or partial shade, and tolerant of a range of soils (including heavier ground once established), it’s a brilliant choice for cottage gardens, modern planting schemes, and wildlife-friendly spaces alike.