2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Perennial herbaceous plants of the genus Bergenia surprise with their ability to bloom magnificently in winter, when all nature is fast asleep, gaining strength for the spring break. Good and large leathery leaves, glossy. From the leaves overwintered under the snow, a healing tea is prepared that strengthens the walls of blood vessels and reduces the pressure that has risen
Rod Bergenia
The genus Bergenia or Badan (Bergenia) is not numerous. It contains no more than 10 species of rhizome herbaceous plants that have been growing in one place for many years and are resistant to the vagaries of nature.
Previously, they were attributed to the genus Saxifraga for a number of similarities with plants of this genus, but for a number of features it was decided to separate them into an independent genus.
Flower growers appreciate badan or bergenia for their amazingly lush bloom, which often bestows on nature in winter, when most plants dream, dreaming of spring and summer.
Their relatively short stature (40-45 cm) and the leathery surface of glossy leaves that form a powerful rosette help them to withstand winter frosts. The green color of the leaves in the fall often changes to red. While for the production of tea, which we purchase in stores, special rooms are built in which the collected leaves undergo a fermentation process, that is, some chemical elements in the leaves are converted into others necessary to turn the leaves into tea, the berry leaves that have overwintered under snow, - ready-made tea leaves. Winter living conditions create a natural fermentation process for them.
Graceful flowers of bergenia are collected in cymosis inflorescences. This is when the main flower blooms first, and after it flowers of the following orders gradually bloom. This sequence ensures long and lush flowering.
Varieties
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Bergenia ciliated (Bergenia ciliata) - got its name from the heavily pubescent leaves. Leaves and inflorescences are almost the same length: leaves are large, up to 35 cm in length, inflorescences are slightly behind in length, reaching 30 cm. White flowers with a pink tint appear in spring. Sometimes a light aroma emanates from them.
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Bergenia cordial (Bergenia cordifolia) - rounded leaves at the base of the rosette have a characteristic heart-shaped shape. In April, bergenia gives the world pink bell-shaped small flowers. The "Pink" variety has a purple core of the flower.
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Bergenia thick-leaved (Bergenia crassifolia) - differs in large leaves, the length of which reaches almost half a meter. The leaf plate is leathery and shiny. The shape of the leaves is ovoid with a slightly serrated edge. Autumn dresses up green leaves in unusually beautiful colors, and winter carefully covers them with a snow blanket, without causing them any harm. From January to April, mauve bell-shaped flowers humbly bow their graceful heads, complementing the beauty of the plant.
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Bergenia crimson (Bergenia purpurescens) - differs in elliptical leaves, the edge of which is sparsely toothed or solid. In April-May, rare bell-shaped flowers are formed on peduncles, the upper part of which is colored red. The color of the flowers is from brown to pink.
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Hybrids - a lot of hybrids have been bred, which flaunt a more lush flowering in front of the botanical type of plant, attracting the views of summer residents.
Growing
Bergenia is one of the most unassuming plants in nature. It can grow in the sun, in partial shade and in the most shaded corners of the garden.
It is indiscernible in soils, but it is advisable to feed very poor soils with fertilizer, combining top dressing with watering every two to three weeks. Thorough mulching is recommended to maintain soil moisture.
The flowers of the plant are formed on last year's branches, and therefore the peduncles should be cut off at the very base, when the flowers become obsolete.
Reproduction
Like all rhizome plants, bergenia easily and simply propagates by spring or autumn division of the rhizome, parts of which are immediately assigned to a permanent place, maintaining soil moisture.
Diseases and pests
Fungi can cause leaf spot. And snails love to eat delicious leaves.
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