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Winterglow Bergenia – Glossy Dark Green Leaves, Magenta Flowers

Winterglow Bergenia: Large Glossy Dark Green Rosettes

Excellent evergreen perennial displays large glossy, dark green leaves in bold rosettes. Magenta flower clusters are lovely spring accents. Effective in shaded foreground plantings and borders.

Plant Profile

Light: Partial shade to full shade
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 1–2 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Groundcovers: Alaskan Fern – Hardy Evergreen for Shade Gardens; Lady in Red Fern – Vivid Red Stems and Lacy Fronds; Wine Common Periwinkle – Burgundy Blooms for Deep Shade; Astilbe 'Deutschland': Airy Pink Plumes for Moist Shade; Astilbe 'Rheinland': Clear Pink Feathery Blooms for Shade; Lily Plantain 'Francee' – Bold Dark Green Leaves with White Edges; Lily Plantain 'Patriot' – Dark Green Leaves with Wide White Margins; Lungwort 'Trevi Fountain' – Cobalt Blue Flowers & Silver-Spotted Leaves; Snakeroot 'Black Negligee' – Dark Purple Foliage & Creamy White Bottlebrush Flowers; Winterglow Bergenia: Glossy Evergreen Foliage with Magenta Spring Flowers

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