Bergenia 'Fire and Ice' is a compact, evergreen perennial valued for both foliage and flowers. It produces elegant white, bell-shaped blooms in spring, held on tall stems above glossy leaves.

The dark green foliage gives year-round structure and can develop strong colour in cooler weather. This makes it a reliable choice for borders, ground cover, and mixed planting.

Key features

• Evergreen, clump-forming perennial
• White bell-shaped flowers
• Dark pink-red calyces for contrast
• Glossy, dark green leaves
• Strong year-round interest

Plant size

• Height: 30cm to 40cm in flower
• Spread: 35cm to 45cm

Other common names

• Elephant’s ears 'Fire and Ice'

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Early flowers provide nectar for bees and pollinating insects
• Supports insects emerging from winter
• Dense foliage offers shelter for beneficial insects

Growing tips

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil
• Best in sun or partial shade
• More sun improves flowering and foliage colour
• Remove damaged leaves in spring
• Suitable for borders, ground cover, and containers

Do you want reliable structure and early flowers? Bergenia 'Fire and Ice' brings colour and interest through the seasons.

Combine it with hellebores, ferns, and pulmonaria for a layered planting scheme.