Bergenias are tough, reliable and undemanding evergreen groundcovers that will grow just about anywhere - and once established, are drought-tolerant. The chunky leaves form a slowly spreading cluster (they look great planted en-masse), from which sprays of bell-shaped flowers emerge in early spring. The flowers of 'Bressingham White' appear in profusion in spring above clumps of large, deep green leaves that it retains throughout the year. The flowers often have a pink flush - particularly when they first emerge (or on younger plants), but when mature, they tend to be clear white.

A firm favourite of Edwardian garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, and plantswoman Beth Chatto, this sturdy plant should be planted in groups as ground cover, for edging borders or providing a foil for delicate foliage plants.