Bergenia Elephant's Ears
Bergenia spp.
Also known as
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage, Elephant's ear, Megasea
Podlaskie - Suprasl - Kopna Gora - Arboretum - Bergenia cordifolia - plant by Athantor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H7-H3
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 2m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Bergenia Elephant's Ears Overview
Bergenia is a small genus containing 10 species of clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennials native to Central Asia. Grown for their foliage and flowers, they make good ground cover plants and are often grown in containers. The leaves are large, teardrop-shaped and leathery in texture with toothed edges or waxy coatings. Green in colour most of the year, but displaying pretty autumn colour in cooler climates. Flowers are usually cone-shaped and in shades of red, pink, white and purple.
Common problems with Bergenia Elephant's Ears
How to propagate Bergenia Elephant's Ears
Seed
Division
Special features of Bergenia Elephant's Ears
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Bergenia Elephant's Ears
Grown for their leaves which make good ground cover. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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