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Bergenia Overture | Elephants Ears
Bergenia Overture | Elephants Ears

Bergenia Overture | Elephants Ears

SKU: PL30001708
2 litre pot
£19.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
3 × 2 litre pots
£47.99 £16.00 each
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Overview

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, will grow in sun or shade and tolerate a wide range of soils, including dry soils and clay. They make lovely edging plants, their huge leaves contrasting with the delicate fronds of ferns (in shade) or the tiny leaves of thymes (in sun). This is a particularly attractive cultivar with striking magenta-red flowers that are held high on scarlet stems above the foliage in mid spring. A cold snap in winter will turn the leaves from deep green to a rich claret.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: tolerates most
  • Rate of growth: average to fast
  • Flowering period: March to April
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

After flowering remove faded flowerheads. Cut off damaged foliage in spring. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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