AT A GLANCE
Can Bergenia tolerate shade?
Bergenia deal with shadows. The hardy saxifrage plant generally prefers a brighter location. However, the perennial will not die if you plant it in the shade. However, the flower bears here fewer flowers.
What shade suits Bergenia?
A location in light shade will meet the needs of most Bergenia just. Here the plant receives enough light, but is not exposed to the blazing midday sun. Dark shadow also does not endanger the health of the Bergenia. The saxifrage plant comes from mountainous regions where the plant sometimes gets less light. The more shady the location, the fewer flowers will form on the plant. Correspondingly, the value of the costume decreases in the shade and the Bergenia is no longer like that bee friendly.
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How to care for Bergenia in the shade?
Basically, pay attention to one nutrient-rich soil. In this way you ensure that the Bergenia can take good care of itself. There a Location in the shade or a semi-shady place is not dried out by strong sunlight, you usually don't have to do it that often
fertilize. Apply plant manure or some compost to the site every four to six weeks. Apart from this measure you have with the Bergenia care not much work.Which bergenia variety does best in shade?
The Cashmere Bergenie (Bergenia ciliata) does best in shade. Unlike some other species, this one feels Bergenia variety quite well in a shady location. This species originally comes from the Himalayan region and Nepal. In its region of origin, the plant is used to shady forest areas and the cold of mountainous regions in East Asia. Unlike many other bergenias, however, this variety is deciduous. The cashmere bergenia sprouts from a rhizome and is therefore very prolific.
Tip
Use Bergenia as groundcover in shady locations
You want the Bergenie than snail resistant Use ground cover or use for an underplanting? If the beautiful foliage of the undemanding perennial is important to you, the reduced flower growth in the shade is not a problem. The plant will also develop its typical leathery leaves in a place with less light. Some varieties even promise you autumn colors or autumn blooms.
