Elephant’s Ears. A very free flowering perennial producing attractive panicles of bell-shaped pale pink flowers. Unusual hairy edges to the leaves. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March. Full sun/partial shade. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Bergenia ciliata f. ligulata
A very free flowering perennial producing attractive panicles of bell-shaped pale pink flowers. Unusual hairy edges to the leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Bergenia |
|---|---|
| Species | ciliata |
| Varietry | f. ligulata |
| Common Name | Elephant's Ears |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| 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 | March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet, Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| 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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