Elephants ears
Bergenia 'Beethoven'
Common Name: Elephants ears
Genus: Bergenia
Cultivar: 'Beethoven'
Category: Groundcover Plants
Height: 0.40 m (40 cm)
Spread: 0.40 m (40 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: March and April
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Will tolerant a wide range of soil moisture levels
Features: Suitable for ground cover, Has interesting foliage
In the Royal Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Perennials this plant is described as 'superb'. Like all Bergenias it makes a tough and handsome evergreen groundcover which is ideal for carpeting the ground under trees and shrubs. The lush foliage is a rich green and holds its colour well throughout the winter. In early spring this fine cultivar produces sprays of white flowers which develop a pink blush as they mature. They make a welcome addition to the early spring garden while the foliage provides more enduring interest.
- 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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Elephant's ears
Bergenia 'Abendglut' (syn. Evening Glow)
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Bergenia 'Bressingham White'
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