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Heartleaf Bergenia – Bergenia cordifolia

heartleaf bergenia cordifolia

Image of Heartleaf Bergenia courtesy Walter’s Gardens. In winter, you’ll love the unique change in foliage color of this gorgeous perennial plant. Heartleaf Bergenia is one of the most stunning perennials for shade or partial shade that can be found. Its distinctive foliage is the main reason for Bergenia’s foliage is impressive. The leaves of Bergenia are huge, shiny, and round with a tough leathery feeling that appears indestructible. These handsome leaves turn to bronze with the first frost and maintain their rich colors throughout the winter. Bergenia can be buried beneath a winter snowbank and when the snow melts, the reddish foliage (other than a few tatters) is just as beautiful as...