Elephant's Ears | Bergenia 'Rotblum'
Ruby-red spring elephant ears
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Elephant's Ears
Bergenia 'Rotblum'
- Solve your trickiest garden problems instantly with this phenomenally robust, evergreen groundcover, famous for its spectacular, glowing, ruby-red spring flowers.
- Bergenia 'Rotblum' boasts large, highly glossy, leathery green "elephant ear" leaves that provide incredible, bold architectural texture all year round.
- This bergenia is practically indestructible, thriving on absolute neglect in dry shade, poor soils, and exposed locations where other plants simply cannot survive.
- It provides phenomenal autumn and winter interest, as the crisp green foliage takes on beautiful, intense, dark reddish-bronze hues in the colder months.
- Highly effective at completely smothering out weeds, it is an absolute must-have for edging pathways and bringing vibrant, reliable, zero-fuss life to difficult borders.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Elephant's Ears grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Elephant's Ears typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Elephant's Ears prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Elephant's Ears prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Elephant's Ears needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Elephant's Ears | Bergenia 'Rotblum' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Elephant's Ears is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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