Shades of Colour®
Bergenia assorted varieties 180MM
Bergenia ‘assorted varieties’ – 180MM
I am Elephants Ears. My family originated from Central Asia
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Full Sun to Full Shade (6+ hours direct sun to no direct sun) |
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Height: 0.4m Width: 0.6m |
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I am water wise once established |
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Flowering |
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I am happiest in a moist well drained soil |
| I am popular and will make you happy because..: |
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I produce flowers in shades of pink, red or white during winter |
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I am ideal as a groundcover or as a rockery plant |
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I am a very hardy plant that thrives in most positions |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in garden beds and general landscaping
- to be cut flowers to be enjoyed indoors
| Tips for success..: |
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Removing my spent flowers will encourage more blooms and keep me looking tidy |
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Plant me 40cm apart |
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100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
| I am characterised by large leathery green leaves rising from a semi exposed root and pink flowers borne in clusters on upright stems from spring into summer.
Being tolerant of shade, including heavy shade I am a good choice under trees or where light is limited. My common name “Pigsqueak” comes from the sound made when you rub my leaves together. Hardy I will cope well with poor soils and require minimal maintenance to look my best. |
| Plant family: Saxifragaceae |
| Other names: Pigsqueak, Elephant-Eared Saxifrage |
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