Bergenia Solar Flare

Cool weather brings out the cream in the leaves of ‘Solar Flare’, a new variegated Bergenia. They unfurl in spring as a creamy yellow and develop a central green splash as the bright pink flowers appear, then turn green for summer. Rosy tints appear in fall. Neutral companions play up the dramatic color effects.

The small Asian genus Bergenia provides one of the most distinctive and attractive foliage plants for partial shade. Plants are extremely hardy and long-lived when they get gritty, well-drained soil and protection from afternoon sun, and a sizable cluster offers a handsome pool of texture and color through the season. The absolute best value is secured in situations where the foliage remains evergreen through the winter. In our experience, that means Zone 6 and warmer, or a spot in colder areas where a microclimate approximates these conditions.