Elephant’s Ears. Clump-forming perennial with rounded mid-to dark green leaves, tinted purple in winter. Flowers pale rose-red to dark pink on red flower stems. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers February to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Bergenia cordifolia
Clump-forming perennial with rounded mid-to dark green leaves, tinted purple in winter. Flowers pale rose-red to dark pink on red flower stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Bergenia |
|---|---|
| Species | cordifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Elephant's Ears |
| Flower Colour | pink, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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