Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter Form', Great Dixter form Fringed Bergenia hedgerow plants Imagine slogging through miles of

Imagine slogging through miles of bracken

and handsome

linear dark green leaves

It was selected by Eric Sammons from the UK who was arguably The Cistus breeder

spicily pungent—perhaps the most pungent of any sage

Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter Form', Great Dixter form Fringed Bergenia hedgerow plants Imagine slogging through miles ofOne of the most impressive Bergenia with HUGE (12 in diameter) rounded, supple leaves with a furry surface ("ciliata") surround short red stalks with clusters of soft pink flowers, each containing a spritz of beautifully protruding white anthered red stamens a distinctive feature of this flower. Mid spring bloom. Serving suggestion: contrast with Hakonechloa grass or Himalayan maidenhair (Adiantum venustum). Needs intermittent water if grown in shade