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BERGENIA 'Bressingham White'
Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea
White flowers with a hint of pink
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowMakes a good edging plant for paths and borders
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevils, leaf spot
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Place of originGarden origin. 1976. Adrian Bloom, Bressingham Nurseries, Norfolk
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EvergreenBroadly obovate, deep green leaves 15-18cm (6-7in) long
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Obovate
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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.Free-flowering, clump-forming perennial
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30-45cm (12-18in)
45-60cm (18-24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCottage gardenTown gardenWoodland garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade