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    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'
    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    BERGENIA cordifolia 'Purpurea'

    Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

    Dark lilac red flowers
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Russia (Siberia)
    • Evergreen
      Rounded to heart-shaped, deep-green, flushed red, leaves 30cm (12in) long, purple-tinted in winter.
    • Red
      Lilac red
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
    • Border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. Produces flowers on stout, erect stalks.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°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
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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