Elephant’s Ears. A very free flowering perennial producing attractive panicles of bell-shaped flowers. Glossy green leaves tinted red in winter. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Bergenia ‘Rotblum’
A very free flowering perennial producing attractive panicles of bell-shaped flowers. Glossy green leaves tinted red in winter.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Bergenia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Rotblum' |
Common Name | Elephant's Ears |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Saxifragaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Mulch to keep roots cool, Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Woodland, Ground cover |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Divide every 3 years, Feed |
Propagation | Division, Stem cutting |
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