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BERGENIA 'Sunningdale'
Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea
Deep pink flowers, leaves reddish in winter
Further Reading....
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EvergreenMid- to deep-green leaves 15-18cm (6-7in) long, red beneath, becoming copper-red in winter.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink
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Height30-45cm (12-18in)
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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. Produces bell-shaped flowers, 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long on red stems.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sunFor best winter colour.
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Partial shade
BERGENIA 'Sunningdale'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot.Place of originGarden origin.
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) acrossPanicles
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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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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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30-45cm (12-18in)
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