Bergenia cordifolia Redstart
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Winter
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Beautiful glossy bronze evergreen foliage and deep carmine to rose clusters of bell-like flowers in late winter. An effective ground cover for sun or shade and a lovely border plant. Flowers winter. Height 12in.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | late winter to spring. |
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Sow on the surface of the compost in a good seed compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 15-60 days at 15-21C (60-70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 30-40cm (12-16in) apart into ordinary soil in sun or part shade.
