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    BERGENIA
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    BERGENIA

    Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

    Genus of 13 species of clump-forming, evergreen perennials in the Saxifrage family from meadows, rocky moorland and moist woodland in central and eastern Asia.

    They are tough plants, tolerant of extremes of temperature.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Mid- to deep-green leaves 15-18cm (6-7in) long, red beneath, becoming copper-red in winter.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Deep pink
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
    • Panicles
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30-45cm (12-18in)
    • Spread
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. Produces bell-shaped flowers, 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long on red stems.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      For best winter colour.
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      30-45cm (12-18in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45-60cm (18-24in)
      		  
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    BERGENIA 'Silberlicht'

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    BERGENIA 'Morgenrote'

    BERGENIA 'Morgenrote'

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    Available from £13.50
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    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'

    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'

    Elephant's ears, Megasea
    Available from £13.50
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    BERGENIA 'Abendglut'

    BERGENIA 'Abendglut'

    Elephant's ears, Megasea
    Available from £13.50
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    varieties
    BERGENIA 'Abendglut'
    ('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BERGENIA 'Bressingham White'
    White flowers with a hint of pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'
    Dark lilac red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    BERGENIA 'Fire and Ice'
    White flowers with slight pink tinge from deep pink calyces
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.13
    BERGENIA 'Morgenrote'
    ('Morning Red') - dark, purple red
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.13

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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