The foliage is semi-evergreen and turns purplish during the winter. The plant grows in sun or partial shade but flowers earlier and has better winter foliage color in sun.
Bergenia is suitable for use in areas with wet soil.
As the plants age, the centers of the clumps become bare. Slugs can be a problem. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, or by division done in spring. Set the crown just below the soil surface when replanting. The leaves with purplish undersides, good heat tolerance.