Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking year-round landscape color.
Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' offers year-round appeal with its leathery, dark green leaves that transform into rich burgundy hues during cooler months. This hardy, clump-forming perennial bursts into clusters of hot pink, bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring, providing vibrant color. Ideal for beds, borders, or mass plantings, it ensures continuous landscape interest through its evergreen foliage, spring blooms, and dramatic fall and winter leaf color. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, it's a low-maintenance choice for adding multi-season beauty to your garden.
$14.95
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Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
SKU
27301
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest in dormant landscapes
- Homeowners wanting early spring color before other perennials bloom
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, deer-resistant shade plants
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid groundcover establishment
- Residents in regions prone to unpredictable late spring frosts
- Minimalists who prefer hands-off, maintenance-free landscaping
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Evergreen foliage and color-shifting leaves provide interest throughout the entire year.
Maintenance Effort
A low-maintenance perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 9 ensures reliable regional performance.
Visual Impact
Vibrant spring blooms and dramatic foliage create a striking landscape focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright bell-shaped flowers effectively draw hummingbirds into the garden space.
Landscape Utility
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for borders and mass plantings.
Key Specs
SKU
27301
Genus
Bergenia
Variety
'Pink Dragonfly'
Mature Height
16 in
Mature Width
12 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Features
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round color.
- Burgundy foliage adds fall and winter interest.
- Hot pink flowers bloom in mid-spring.
- Attracts hummingbirds to the garden.
- Suitable for mass planting and edging.
- Low maintenance, easy-care plant.
- Provides multi-season landscape interest.
- Hardy perennial for zones 3-9.
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' stock received from Wayside Gardens. Reviewers frequently mention the plants arrived robust and healthy, establishing quickly in the garden. The primary satisfaction theme centers on reliability; the plant performs exactly as advertised, offering attractive, dependable foliage and the anticipated vibrant pink blooms, even in challenging conditions. This strong initial quality and dependable performance make it a highly recommended perennial.
Know before you buy
Yes, 'Pink Dragonfly' is an evergreen perennial. While the leaves are dark green during the growing season, they transition to a rich burgundy hue as the weather cools in the fall and winter.
This Bergenia is versatile and performs well in both full sun and partial shade. In regions with very hot summers, partial shade is recommended to prevent the leaves from scorching.
Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' has a clump-forming habit rather than an aggressive spreading habit. It is best used for edging or mass plantings where you want a tidy, consistent groundcover effect.
This variety is quite hardy and is suitable for gardeners in zones 3 through 9. It is designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures across these regions.
It prefers moist, well-drained, and loamy soil. While it appreciates consistent moisture, ensure the planting site does not remain waterlogged, as good drainage is essential for root health.
It is a low-maintenance plant that requires very little intervention. Simply remove any damaged or dead leaves in early spring to keep the clump looking fresh for the new growing season.
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