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Berginia cordiflora
Berginia cordiflora
Berginia cordiflora
Berginia cordiflora
  • Berginia cordiflora
  • Berginia cordiflora
  • Berginia cordiflora
  • Berginia cordiflora
Bergenia
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Berginia cordiflora

Bergenias can often get a bad wrap, as they provide shelter for a variety of garden critters, however they are undeniably resilient and robust being native to Siberia, and in the right spot will give a beautiful early show of long lasting flowers year after year. These plants readily multiply, providing great ground cover and with their low foliage and earlier flowering they are great for framing the edges of borders.

 

  • Botanical Name: Bergenia cordifolia
  • Common Name: Elephant’s Ears
  • Flower Colour: Pink to rosy purple
  • Foliage Colour: Glossy green, often turning red or bronze in winter
  • Established Height: 30-45 cm
  • Established Spread: 45-60 cm
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Position: Borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, containers
  • Soil Acidity: Neutral to slightly acidic
  • Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

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Berginia cordiflora

Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Elephant’s Ears, is a robust and reliable perennial celebrated for its bold, rounded foliage and colourful spring flowers. The plant forms dense clumps of large, glossy green leaves that provide strong texture and structure in the garden, often developing attractive red or bronze tones during the colder months. In early to mid spring, upright stems rise above the foliage carrying clusters of pink to rosy purple flowers, creating a bright and cheerful display. Bergenia cordifolia is well suited to borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, and containers, where its spreading habit and attractive foliage can be appreciated. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of garden conditions once established. Hardy and low-maintenance, this perennial provides year-round interest and is an excellent choice for adding bold foliage, seasonal colour, and structure to outdoor spaces.

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