Bergenia are hardy plants that can grow in climates with extreme temperature ranges from about −35 °F (−37 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).
 They prefer sun but will grow in shady areas as well.
 Plants can grow to about 24 in (61 cm) tall and 24 in (61 cm) wide.
 They do well in most soils, but moist, humus-rich soil is preferable.
 Exposure and dry soils tend to stunt growth, but can enhance the winter leaf colours.
In areas with cold, strong winter winds, protection from the wind may be required.
They are propagated by division or rooted rhizome sections.

Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia cordifolia, and various hybrids are often grown in gardens, with several cultivars selected.

The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
B. cordifolia 'Rosa Zeiten'
B. purpurascens
B. purpurascens var.
delavayi
'Biedermeier'
'Bressingham White'
'Britten'
'Claire Maxine'
'Eden's Magic Giant'
'Eric Smith'
'Eroica'
'Frau Holle'  (pale pink)
'Sunningdale'
'Irish Crimson'
'Morgenröte'
'Pugsley's Pink'
'Silberlicht'
'Wintermärchen'
Bergenia are hardy plants that can grow in climates with extreme temperature ranges from about −35 °F (−37 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).  They prefer sun but will grow in shady areas as well.  Plants can grow to about 24 in (61 cm) tall and 24 in (61 cm) wide.  They do well in most soils, but moist, humus-rich soil is preferable.  Exposure and dry soils tend to stunt growth, but can enhance the winter leaf colours. In areas with cold, strong winter winds, protection from the wind may be required. They are propagated by division or rooted rhizome sections.
Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia cordifolia, and various hybrids are often grown in gardens, with several cultivars selected.
The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
B. cordifolia 'Rosa Zeiten'
B. purpurascens
B. purpurascens var. delavayi
'Biedermeier'
'Bressingham White'
'Britten'
'Claire Maxine'
'Eden's Magic Giant'
'Eric Smith'
'Eroica'
'Frau Holle'  (pale pink)
'Sunningdale'
'Irish Crimson'
'Morgenröte'
'Pugsley's Pink'
'Silberlicht'
'Wintermärchen'
Bergenia