Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter Form', Great Dixter form Fringed Bergenia dry to wet On this Chinese form

On this Chinese form

rich soil will remind it of home

These drought-tolerant flowers also make a beautiful addition to bouquets

rough leaves reminiscent of the shape of a mule's ears

A selection from the Polly Hill Arboretum

Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter Form', Great Dixter form Fringed Bergenia dry to wet On this Chinese formOne of the most impressive Bergenia with HUGE (12 in diameter) rounded, supple leaves with a furry surface ("ciliata") surround short red stalks with clusters of soft pink flowers, each containing a spritz of beautifully protruding white anthered red stamens a distinctive feature of this flower. Mid spring bloom. Serving suggestion: contrast with Hakonechloa grass or Himalayan maidenhair (Adiantum venustum). Needs intermittent water if grown in shade