Elephant’s Ears. Clump-forming perennial with deep green leaves, purple-red beneath turning deep purple in winter. Flowers rich purple-red on reddish brown stems. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Bergenia purpurascens
Clump-forming perennial with deep green leaves, purple-red beneath turning deep purple in winter. Flowers rich purple-red on reddish brown stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Bergenia |
|---|---|
| Species | purpurascens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Elephant's Ears |
| Flower Colour | purple, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | March, 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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