BERGENIA 'Abendglut'

Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Red-tinted, mid- to dark-green leaves 15cm (6in) long, ruby-red beneath. Rich maroon in winter.
  • Red
    Dark red
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • Flower Shape
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Bergenia - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
20-30cm (8-12in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45-60cm (18-24in)
  

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