Bergenia Dark Damsel

Bergenia Dark Damsel care guide

Bergenia 'Dark Damsel' is a striking, compact perennial known for its deep green to purple-bronze foliage and rich magenta-pink flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it will tolerate a range of soil types including clay and dry conditions once established. The foliage becomes more intensely coloured in colder weather, offering year-round visual interest. ‘Dark Damsel’ is easy to care for—remove spent flower spikes and old leaves to maintain its tidy appearance. It is ideal for use in borders, edging, mass planting, or ground cover, especially in shaded or woodland garden settings. This variety is also resistant to deer and rabbits, and its early flowering provides an important nectar source for pollinators in late winter. Its hardiness and low maintenance make it well-suited to New Zealand gardens.