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  • BERGENIA 'Abendglut'
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    BERGENIA 'Abendglut'

    Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

    ('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Red-tinted, mid- to dark-green leaves 15cm (6in) long, ruby-red beneath. Rich maroon in winter.
    • Red
      Dark red
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
    • Panicles
      Compact panicles
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      20-30cm (8-12in)
    • Spread
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • 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 perennial
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      20-30cm (8-12in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45-60cm (18-24in)
       
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