Red Beauty Bergenia

‘Red Beauty’ is a clump-forming Bergenia with glossy green leaves that deepen to red in autumn and winter, followed by deep pinkish-red flowers on red stems in spring. The [Royal Horticultural Society’s exact cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/222373/bergenia-purpurascens-red-beauty/details) records the selection under both *Bergenia purpurascens* and *Bergenia cordifolia* names. ## Landscape use Use this low perennial for foliage ground cover, edging, or a front-of-border clump. Its broad leaves provide structure through much of the year, while red-toned flowers add a spring accent. ## Foliage and flowers The leaves are green in warmer seasons and develop deeper red tones in autumn and winter. Red stems carry clusters of deep pinkish-red flowers in spring. Foliage persistence and intensity vary with winter conditions and exposure. ## Siting and soil Grow in sun or partial shade in soil that retains moisture and drains freely. Bergenias tolerate varied garden soils, but should not remain waterlogged. Keep new plantings evenly moist while they establish. ## Maintenance Remove leaves damaged by winter weather and cut away spent flower stems as needed. Divide a mature clump if it becomes crowded.