Bergenia cordifolia ‘Shoeshine Rose’

The latest addition to the Shoeshine series from Syngenta Flowers bred by Monique Juist and introduced in 2022. It has neat, glossy, dark green leaves and strong deep rose-pink, drooping flowers held in a cluster atop robust green-pink stems. A rather unremarkable cultivar, as is most of the series. Commonly available in garden centres.

Its sister Bergenia 'Shoeshine Appleblossom' should not be confused with Bergenia 'Apple Blossom' introduced in 2002 by Anthony Robin White.