Bergenia cordifolia - Bressingham White, Autumn Magic and other Bergenia species and cultivars for sale in the UK
 
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Bergenia :: Growing Bergenia in the UK

bergenia cordifolia

 

 

 

Bergenia
(Saxifragaceae)
Bergenia cordifolia or 'elephants ears' are a popular clump forming evergreen with large glossy, green leaves.

The leaves of Bergenia are where it gets the name 'elephants ears'. Bergenia cordifolia ' rubra' is a pink flowering variety progucing upright flower stalks in winter and early spring. These flower stalks will grow to 30cm and planted in groups or individually they make a fine display.

Bergenia 'Abendglut' has magenta flowers, very striking. Bergenia bressingham white is a white flowering form. Look for Bergenia ciliata a deciduous type with quite large hairy leaves.

Bergenia care and growing hints.
Bergenia will grow in shade, however given a little more light the flowers will be more consistent. A humus rich well drained soil is best. Apply a general all purpose fertilizer in early winter.


Bergenia Plants and Cultivars are available for sale online from the following participating nurseries and growers in the UK

CLAIRE AUSTIN HARDY PLANTS Hardy Plants
Tel: 01939 251173 - FAX: 01939 251637
Edgebolton, Shawbury, Shropshire, SY4 4EL
We are mail order specialists of herbaceous perennials, including bearded irises, herbaceous & tree peonies. The catalogue and website list over 700 different varieties.




 
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