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Bergenia purpurascens Evergreen perennial (1 Page of 5) The Bergenia purpurascens plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to China. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Bergenia purpurascens Family: Saxifragaceae Author: (Hook.f.&Thoms.)Engl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.45 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: On rocks and open slopes, 3600 - 4700 metres. in the Himalayas[51].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun or light shade in most soils[134, 200] but prefers a deep fertile soil that does not dry out fully[134]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are at their best in a medium-heavy soil[208]. Requires a position sheltered from cold drying winds and from the early morning sun. The leaf colour is best when plants are grown in a poor soil in a sunny position[188].
Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
The different species of this genus will hybridise freely when grown near each other[233].
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