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  • BERGENIA 'Overture'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BERGENIA 'Overture' and LAMIUM maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BERGENIA 'Overture' and PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BERGENIA 'Overture' and PRIMULA veris
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    BERGENIA 'Overture'

    Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

    Magenta-red flowers on scarlet stems in spring. Evergreen leaves
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £12.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £11 each
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Leaves 13-15cm (5-6in) long
    • Red
      Magenta red
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
    • Panicles
    • Border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30-45cm (12-18in)
    • Spread
      45-60cm (18-23in)
    • 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. Produces flowers on strong stems
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-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
      30-45cm (12-18in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45-60cm (18-23in)
       
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    Bergenia - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    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 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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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