{"product_id":"bergenia-cordifolia-purpurea","title":"Bergenia cordifolia Purpurea 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eBergenia cordifolia ‘Purpurea’ – Evergreen Bergenia with Rich Winter Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eBergenia cordifolia ‘Purpurea’ is a tough and attractive evergreen perennial, valued for its bold foliage and excellent seasonal colour. The large, rounded leaves are glossy green through the growing season before developing deep purple and bronze tones during colder weather, adding valuable winter interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eIn spring, clusters of rosy-pink flowers rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, bringing bright colour and contrast to shaded borders and woodland-style planting schemes. The flowers are also attractive to early pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eIts low, spreading habit makes it highly effective as ground cover, helping to suppress weeds while creating a dense carpet of evergreen foliage. The bold leaves provide strong texture, pairing beautifully with finer foliage plants such as ferns and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eThriving in sun or partial shade, Bergenia is highly adaptable and performs well in most moist, well-drained soils. It is particularly useful in difficult areas where reliable year-round coverage is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eHardy and low maintenance, it requires very little care beyond removing old leaves in spring to keep the plant looking fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eReliable, colourful, and easy to grow, Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ is an excellent choice for adding evergreen structure and winter colour to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eSpring: Clusters of pink flowers appear above foliage.\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eSummer: Glossy green leaves provide ground cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eAutumn: Foliage begins to deepen in colour.\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eWinter: Leaves turn rich purple and bronze tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eEvergreen foliage – Year-round structure.\u003cbr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003ePurple winter colour – Strong seasonal interest.\u003cbr data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003ePink flowers – Bright spring display.\u003cbr data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eGround cover habit – Dense, weed-suppressing growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eLow maintenance – Tough and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eBorders – Adds texture and structure.\u003cbr data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eGround cover – Dense evergreen coverage.\u003cbr data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eShaded gardens – Reliable in lower light.\u003cbr data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eWoodland planting – Naturalistic combinations.\u003cbr data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eUnderplanting – Works beneath shrubs and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eSun\/Position: Sun or partial shade.\u003cbr data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eSoil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of most conditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.\u003cbr data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eCare: Remove old or damaged leaves in spring if required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2833\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFerns – Soft foliage contrast.\u003cbr data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eHostas – Complements bold leaf shapes.\u003cbr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eHeuchera – Adds colour variation.\u003cbr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eGrasses – Light texture contrast.\u003cbr data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eAstilbe – Moisture-loving pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136503828806,"sku":"164558","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/9753f809-2f06-49ac-a895-086992a42ec1.jpg?v=1778236881","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/bergenia-cordifolia-purpurea","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}