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BERGENIA 'Abendglut'
Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea
('Evening Glow') - dark red semi-double flowers
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EvergreenRed-tinted, mid- to dark-green leaves 15cm (6in) long, ruby-red beneath. Rich maroon in winter.
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RedDark red -
Height20-30cm (8-12in) -
Spread45-60cm (18-24in)
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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 winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
BERGENIA 'Abendglut'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot
Place of originGarden origin. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) acrossPaniclesCompact paniclesSemi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Bergenia - Growing Guide
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20-30cm (8-12in)
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45-60cm (18-24in) |
Useful extras...
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
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