Bergenia 'Eric Smith' | Eric Smith Bergenia

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DESCRIPTION
Bergenia 'Eric Smith' is a bold evergreen perennial known for its leathery, rounded leaves that develop deep red hues in cooler months. In early spring, it produces clusters of soft pink flowers held on sturdy stems, providing a cheerful burst of color at a time when gardens often need it most. The foliage forms an attractive rosette, creating year-round interest and texture.

'Eric Smith' is especially valued for its vivid winter foliage and long-lasting blooms, making it an excellent choice for borders, ground cover, or woodland settings. Its resilience and adaptability ensure it thrives in various garden styles, from formal to naturalistic designs.

DESCRIPTION
Bergenia 'Eric Smith' is a bold evergreen perennial known for its leathery, rounded leaves that develop deep red hues in cooler months. In early spring, it produces clusters of soft pink flowers held on sturdy stems, providing a cheerful burst of color at a time when gardens often need it most. The foliage forms an attractive rosette, creating year-round interest and texture.

'Eric Smith' is especially valued for its vivid winter foliage and long-lasting blooms, making it an excellent choice for borders, ground cover, or woodland settings. Its resilience and adaptability ensure it thrives in various garden styles, from formal to naturalistic designs.

  • Family: Saxifragaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches
    Width: 12 to 24 inches
    Foliage color: Deep green leaves, with reddish tinges in cooler months
    Flower color: Soft pink to deep rose
    Bloom time: Early spring to mid-spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and damaged leaves to keep tidy
    Growing zone: Zones 4-9
    Wildlife attractors: Pollinators such as bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Deer-Prone Areas

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Hellebores Japanese forest grass
    Brunneras Hostas
    Ferns Pulmonarias

    Design Tip:
    Introduce this cultivar where spring flower colors transition from warm to cool throughout the garden. Its soft salmon-pink blooms blend comfortably with peaches, creams, and lavenders, creating a gradual shift that feels balanced and naturally harmonious.