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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Bergenia |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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