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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming perennials.
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Additional Features - Good to know - named for Karl August von Bergen, 18th century botanist. Most dislike extremes of heat and drought but will tolerate exposure and poorer soils which can enhance their winter leaf colour. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - central and eastern Asia. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Buy Varieties of BERGENIA
BERGENIA 'Abendglut' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
Dark lilac red flowers
BERGENIA 'Morgenrote' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
('Morning Red') - dark, purple red
BERGENIA 'Overture' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
Magenta-red flowers on scarlet stems in spring. Evergreen leaves
BERGENIA 'Silberlicht' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
('Silver Light') - white flowers changing to soft pink
BERGENIA 'Sunningdale' >
Commonly known as: Elephant's ears, Megasea.
Deep pink flowers, leaves reddish in winter
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Kneeling Cushion
Protect your knees in the garden with this squishy mat.
Water-repellent and light weight.
Only £3.60
