Xela's Garden
Elephant's Ears [S.V.B.]
Genus: Bergenia.
Species: Bergenia cordifolia.
Planted: ? Vistabile utility border
'09 divisions from V in Shenstone garage border
02.11 divisions from V. in Blossom Cottage back garden
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'
[Source: www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/4126.shtml ]
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due almost 17 years ago:
Divide old or overly large clumps
Divide clumps February - March
Due over 16 years ago:
Divide
After flowering remove faded flowerheads and apply a slow-release fertiliser around the plant. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
Due almost 16 years ago:
Divide
Divide clumps February - March
Due over 15 years ago:
Feed
After flowering remove faded flowerheads and apply a slow-release fertiliser around the plant.
Due almost 15 years ago:
Feed
After flowering remove faded flowerheads and apply a slow-release fertiliser around the plant.
Divide
Lift & divide large clumps in earlys Spring, February - March
Divide
Lift & divide large clumps in earlys Spring, February - March
Due almost 14 years ago:
Divide
Lift & divide large clumps in early Spring, February - March
Due over 13 years ago:
Deadhead & feed
After flowering remove faded flowerheads and apply a slow-release fertiliser around the plant.
Due almost 13 years ago:
Divide
Lift & divide large clumps in early Spring, February - March
Due almost 12 years ago:
Divide
Lift & divide large clumps in early Spring, February - March
Due over 11 years ago:
Dead head & feed
After flowering remove faded flowerheads and apply a slow-release fertiliser around plants.
