Bergenia purpurascens

Bergenia are incredibly hardy, and reliably evergreen throughout nearly the entire continent. This species has loose spikes of bright magenta-purple flowers held above large green leaves. Backs of leaves are tinged with red. Excellent deep-red fall and winter colour. Good for planting as a groundcover around shrubs, but also for edging and in tubs or mixed containers. Remove flowers spikes after blooming is finished. Plants should seldom need it, but may be moved or divided in spring or fall.