Mukgenia Nova 'Flame'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long foliage and blooms.
Discover the Mukgenia Nova 'Flame', a captivating intergenic hybrid that blends the best of Mukdenia and Bergenia. This unique perennial offers striking dark pink flowers in spring and exceptional fall color, with thick, leathery leaves that hold their beauty longer into the season. Adaptable to various climates and light conditions, it thrives in mixed beds, borders, and containers, adding vibrant interest. Growing in a clumping habit, it reaches about 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide, preferring well-drained, loamy soil and moderate moisture. It's a versatile choice for adding season-long appeal to your garden.
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Price vs Category Average
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SKU
38027
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the dormant autumn and winter months
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance perennials for shaded landscape areas
- Landscapers needing compact plants for borders and underplanting shrubs
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for inexpensive bulk planting options
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, fast-spreading groundcover results
- Owners of sunny, exposed garden beds without adequate shade protection
Performance breakdown
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a massive range of USDA zones from three to nine.
Seasonal Interest
Delivers vibrant spring blooms and exceptional color shifts through autumn.
Light Adaptability
Performs reliably in everything from deep shade to full sun exposure.
Maintenance Ease
Durable, leathery foliage requires minimal upkeep to maintain a tidy appearance.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright pink flowers serve as a reliable magnet for local hummingbirds.
Landscape Utility
Compact clumping habit fits perfectly into borders, beds, or patio containers.
Key Specs
SKU
38027
Genus
xMukgenia
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
14 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Bloom Color
Dark Pink
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Features
- Unique hybrid cross of Mukdenia and Bergenia
- Vibrant dark pink spring flowers
- Outstanding fall foliage color
- Thick, leathery leaves persist late
- Adaptable to various light conditions
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
- Long blooming period
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the Mukgenia Nova 'Flame' for its stunning, fiery color transition, noting that the plant delivers on its unique design promise. Reliability is a major highlight; reviewers frequently mention its vigorous growth and ability to thrive even in challenging conditions, making it a low maintenance favorite. The overall consensus points to a high quality, dependable perennial that adds significant visual impact to the garden.
Know before you buy
It is an intergenic hybrid cross between Mukdenia and Bergenia. This combination results in a hardy perennial that features the thick, leathery foliage of a Bergenia with the unique, vibrant color-changing characteristics of a Mukdenia.
The Mukgenia Nova 'Flame' is highly adaptable and will perform well in full sun, partial shade, or even full shade. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for filling difficult spots in your garden that receive varying levels of light.
This perennial is exceptionally hardy and suitable for USDA zones 3 through 9. It is designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures, making it a reliable choice for most gardeners across the country.
Yes, its compact clumping habit—reaching about 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide—makes it ideal for containers, mixed beds, and borders. Ensure your container has good drainage to keep the plant healthy.
For best results, plant it in well-drained, loamy soil. It requires moderate moisture, so try to keep the soil consistently damp but not waterlogged.
Absolutely. One of its standout features is its thick, leathery leaves that persist late into the season, followed by outstanding fall foliage color that adds visual interest long after the dark pink spring flowers have faded.
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