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Perennial · Saxifragaceae family

Leather bergenia

Bergenia crassifolia

Full sun to shade 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in Flowers April–May to −99 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
Size11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
spacing 15¾ in
FlowersApril–May
PlantingApril, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistnot fussy about soil

Watering

drought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−99 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ inspread 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in

Plant 15¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberProtection: JanuaryProtection: FebruaryProtection: MarchProtection: AprilProtection: MayProtection: JuneProtection: JulyProtection: AugustProtection: SeptemberProtection: OctoberProtection: NovemberProtection: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeedingProtection
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant). · watch for vine weevil.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April–May · pink, white, purple or red

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April, September–October

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–May

Protection

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August–September (protection): Water in nematodes against vine weevil larvae (August to early September). · Fall (protection): In fall collect fallen and affected leaves (for hellebore leaf spot, remove old leaves).

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilizercompost or mulch
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level
Vine weevil

Vine weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Medium riskpest
More about this problem

What you will see

Adult beetles notch leaf edges; larvae eat the roots and the plant wilts.

The source says: it is among the perennials prone to damage.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae.
    • Encourage birds, toads, hedgehogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand May to SeptemberEvening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.
  3. Biological August to early September, soil warm enoughNematodes (Steinernema, Heterorhabditis) watered into the soil against the larvae.
Vine weevilpest · September–MarchMedium risk

What you will see

Adult beetles notch leaf edges; larvae eat the roots and the plant wilts.

The source says: it is among the perennials prone to damage.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae.
    • Encourage birds, toads, hedgehogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand May to SeptemberEvening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.
  3. Biological August to early September, soil warm enoughNematodes (Steinernema, Heterorhabditis) watered into the soil against the larvae.
More about this problem

What you will see

Holes in leaves and shiny trails, especially on young shoots in spring.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Water in the morning so the plant dries off by evening.
    • Watch and protect young shoots in spring.
    • Encourage natural enemies (birds, toads, hedgehogs).
  2. By hand damp, mild evenings from spring to fallCollect slugs and snails in the evening by torchlight; traps made of half an orange or containers of beer.
  3. Biological warm, moist soil, spring to early fallPhasmarhabditis hermaphrodita nematodes watered into the soil (effective against slugs, less so against snails).
Slugs and snailspest

What you will see

Holes in leaves and shiny trails, especially on young shoots in spring.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Water in the morning so the plant dries off by evening.
    • Watch and protect young shoots in spring.
    • Encourage natural enemies (birds, toads, hedgehogs).
  2. By hand damp, mild evenings from spring to fallCollect slugs and snails in the evening by torchlight; traps made of half an orange or containers of beer.
  3. Biological warm, moist soil, spring to early fallPhasmarhabditis hermaphrodita nematodes watered into the soil (effective against slugs, less so against snails).
More about this problem

What you will see

Brown to black spots on leaves; leaves turn yellow early.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove old leaves before they infect the new season.
    • Do not wet the leaves when watering; keep the plant unstressed.
  2. By hand after the first spots; in fallRemove affected leaves at once and destroy them; collect fallen leaves in fall.
Leaf spotsdisease · spring – fall

What you will see

Brown to black spots on leaves; leaves turn yellow early.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove old leaves before they infect the new season.
    • Do not wet the leaves when watering; keep the plant unstressed.
  2. By hand after the first spots; in fallRemove affected leaves at once and destroy them; collect fallen leaves in fall.
More about this problem
Sources (6)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

impatiens

impatiens

5⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
✓flowers June–October
✓taller — for the back
wax begonia

wax begonia

5⅞ in–11¾ in
✓flowers May–October
✓lower — for the front
hardy geranium

hardy geranium

11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
✓flowers May–July
✓lower — for the front

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does leather bergenia flower?

In April–May; the flowers are pink, white, purple or red.

Does leather bergenia tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does leather bergenia need?

At maturity 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in wide and 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in tall; recommended spacing 15¾ in.

Vine weevil — what can you do?

When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae. Evening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.

Slugs and snails — what can you do?

Water in the morning so the plant dries off by evening. Collect slugs and snails in the evening by torchlight; traps made of half an orange or containers of beer.

Sources (15) Checked 24 October 2026

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