Elephant's ears
Common Name: Elephant's ears
Genus: Bergenia
Species: cordifolia
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 60cm
Spread: 75cm
Time to divide plants: February to March
Flowering period:
April
to
May
Perhaps the most common of all bergenias, but worthy of a place in any garden. Naturally found in Siberia, this tough perennial has broad, leathery leaves which make dense ground cover when established especially if grown in a group. Although green in summer, the rounded foliage often becomes tinted purple in winter. Its nodding rosy flowers in early spring are held on knee-high stems.
Looks good with:
Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart'Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata'
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