North Shore Plant Club
Bressingham White Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia 'Bressingham White')
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| Evergreen Perennial Low, Clump-Forming, Mounded in the Saxifragaceae Family | |
The masses of pure white bells on stout stems are the hallmark of this stunning plant. Its beautiful glossy oval evergreen foliage adds elegance year-round, making it a perfect addition to any garden. |
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Bressingham White Bergenia is a perennial plant known for its striking clusters of pure white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. This variety features robust, stout stems that support the vibrant blooms, creating a stunning display against its glossy, oval evergreen foliage. Typically growing to a height of about 12 to 18 inches, Bressingham White is well-suited for borders, rock gardens, and shaded areas. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens. Additionally, this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established and is known to attract pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to the garden. |
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| Mature Size | 12 - 14 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide. |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and does not tolerate extended heat or drought well. Water more in full sun and less in shadier spots, and avoid letting the soil dry out completely. |
| Zones | 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F) |
| Tags | Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Edging, Evergreen, Fall interest, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Groundcover, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to Asia, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Plant of Merit, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden |
| Bloom Period | May To June |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
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Past Availability2025 : 07/13 - 09/20 |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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We order from a rotating cast of the best nurseries in the Great Lakes region. It looks like we've offered this plant in the past, but the nurseries we're working with this week don't appear to have it in stock at the moment.
Our goal is to bring as many plants together under "one roof" as possible, so we'll try hard to make it available again in the future!