Elephant's ears
Bergenia cordifolia
Common Name: Elephant's ears
Genus: Bergenia
Species: cordifolia
Category: Groundcover Plants
Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Spread: 0.75 m (75 cm)
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Commonly known as 'elephant's ears' because of their large leathery oval leaves, bergenias have become fashionable again thanks both to the number of new cultivars that have become widely available and to their usefulness in the garden. Bergenias are low maintenance, evergreen, and will grow in sun or shade and tolerate a wide range of soils including dry soils and clay.
This bergenia has deep-green leaves throughout the year and produces bright rose pink flowers spikes in spring. A favourite of Edwardian garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and plantswoman Beth Chatto this robust plant is great for edging well-trodden paths or planted in groups as ground cover or providing a foil for delicate plants. - Garden care: After flowering remove faded flowerheads. Cut off damaged foliage in spring. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
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