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Bergenia


Bergenia
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Copyright: Lori Cannon (LCannon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 169 N: 390] (2319)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Kodak Easyshare LS753
Exposure: f/3.0, 1/23 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-05 12:10
Viewed: 456
Points: 2
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I saw these plants and instantly loved them, one of my co-workers said she had some I could have, so we transplanted them. This one was almost ready to bloom when we transplanted, and did just a few days later.

Photo: Cropped, levels, resized, framed.

Bergenias: From Botany.com

DESCRIPTION: Bergenia is a small group of hardy perennials growing wild from Afghanistan to southeast Tibet and the Himalayas. These plants form clumps of large, evergreen leaves, which have a leathery texture, and clusters of small flowers. They grow from 1 to 2 feet high and spread 20 to 24 inches. They are good ground cover plants. B. ciliata has heart-shaped leaves that are fringed with bristles. They are dark green turning red in the fall. The small flowers are cup-shaped and are borne in thick bunches in early spring. They are white turning to pink. B. cordifolia 'Purpurea' forms clumps of rounded leaves with wavy edges. They are dark green tinged with purple, especially in the winter. The small, bell-shaped, rose-pink flowers are produced in compact clusters on strong red stems from late winter to early spring.

POTTING: They will flourish in any well-drained soil that is rich in humus. Grow them in sun or partial shade. Bergenia should be placed in a sheltered position to protect from cold, dry winds that may scorch the foliage. B. ciliata isn't hardy everywhere and may be killed down by severe cold, but will recover. It is a good idea to plant it by a small shrub to provide permanent protection. B.cordifolia 'Purpurea' and its parent species are some of the most cold- and heat- tolerant of Bergenias.
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Hi , We have the same plant in our garden in the Netherlands, we call him "schoenlapper",
Nice picture, colors are okay, the flower is sharp, well done.
gr. Anneke

Hi Lori,
Nice macro of the plants. Like the dof on this. Sharp on the subject and soft in the back, but, not too soft that it loses its sense of place. The composition is pretty good, too. Nice lead from left to right, from main flower back.
Well done!
Richard

Your photo and note is educational. I did not know of Bergenia plant until today through your effort. (I always enjoy your type of submissions to TL - educational and uplifting. Keep this up!)

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