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BERGENIA 'Abendglut'
Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea
('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
EvergreenRed-tinted, mid- to dark-green leaves 15cm (6in) long, ruby-red beneath. Rich maroon in winter.
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Red
Dark red -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
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PaniclesCompact panicles
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Fully hardy
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Height
20-30cm (8-12in) -
Spread
45-60cm (18-24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size20-30cm (8-12in)
45-60cm (18-24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenTown gardenWoodland garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Bergenia - Growing Guide
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