Bergenia ‘Flirt’

Bergenia ‘Flirt’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

Petite foliage and over-sized flowers quickly sum up this new Bergenia that you'll cherish. 'Flirt' has tailored upright leaves on an erect but compact clump. A one year old plant of Bergenia 'Flirt' had over thirty flower spikes in the spring! It features gorgeous fall and winter color and is super easy to grow.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 9″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): March, April

Common Name	Bergenia
Family	Saxifragaceae
species	--
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP26355
EU Grant #	EU44846
Bloom Time	March, April
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade
Growth Habit	Clumping
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	Vigorous dwarf with glossy, almost black leaves, and lovely uniform spring bloom.
Landscape Value	Container, front of border, mixed beds.
Most Active Growing Season	--
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 9" / 10"
Soil (Garden)	Needs good soil porosity, otherwise very tolerant.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Winter Color
Comments	--

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	0.5 – 0.7
pH	5.5 – 6.8
Fertility Needs	75 – 125 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	8 – 10 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	12 – 14 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Long Day