Plant name: Bergenia cordifolia ‘New Hybrids’
Other names: Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant's ears, Pigsqueak
Category: Evergreen perennial
Plant family: Saxifragaceae
Light preference: Full sun/partial shade
Soil preference: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral. Moist but well-drained.
Flowering/fruiting month: March - May
Size:
- 30-60cm height
- 30-60cm spread
Description: Bergenia cordifolia is a clump-forming evergreen perennial noted for its incredible hardiness and vigour. Borne on thick red stems in early spring, erect clusters of deep-pink flowers rise above a rosette of leathery, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. Deep green in summer, the large leaves turn purplish-bronze in winter, providing year round interest.
Care: Easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but dislikes hot, dry conditions. Remove faded flower spikes.
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