Bergenia Baby Doll

• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Common Name: Bergenia ‘Baby Doll’
• Botanical Name: Bergenia
• Mature Height: 20-30 centimeters (8-12 inches)
• Spread: 30-45 centimeters (12-18 inches)
• Growth Habit: Clumping, Low-Growing
• Foliage: Glossy, Evergreen
• Flowers: Pink
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Aspect: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Draining
• Uses: Ground Cover, Border Plant, Container Plant

Description:

Bergenia ‘Baby Doll’ is a charming herbaceous perennial prized for its compact size, attractive foliage, and delicate pink flowers. This cultivar of bergenias is known for its clumping growth habit, forming low mounds of glossy, evergreen foliage that provide year-round interest in the garden. In spring, ‘Baby Doll’ produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Key Features:

• Compact Growth Habit: One of the main attractions of Bergenia ‘Baby Doll’ is its compact size and clumping growth habit. This perennial typically grows to a height of 20-30 centimeters (8-12 inches) with a spread of 30-45 centimeters (12-18 inches), making it ideal for use as a ground cover, border plant, or container plant.
• Evergreen Foliage: ‘Baby Doll’ features glossy, evergreen foliage that retains its color and texture throughout the year. The leaves are leathery and oval-shaped, creating a dense carpet of greenery that adds texture and structure to garden beds and borders.
• Pink Flowers: In spring, ‘Baby Doll’ produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in delicate shades of pink. The flowers rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, creating a charming display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
• Low Maintenance: Bergenia ‘Baby Doll’ is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a wide range of growing conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and can tolerate full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. Once established, it requires minimal care beyond regular watering and occasional pruning to remove dead or damaged foliage.
• Versatile Uses: This versatile plant can be used in various ways in the landscape. Plant it along garden borders or pathways to create a lush ground cover, or grow it in containers for a pop of color on patios or balconies. It also works well as a filler plant in mixed perennial beds or as an accent plant in rock gardens.