Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea'
elephant's ears
The red-flushed, rippled foliage of this large elephant’s ears can grow up to 30cm long, and will turn attractive shades of rich purple throughout the winter - especially when grown on poorer soils.
In late winter and early spring, Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' also produces tall red stems, which carry clusters of cerise pink, bell-shaped flowers. This handsome cultivar is ideal for providing low maintenance, year-round groundcover.
In late winter and early spring, Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' also produces tall red stems, which carry clusters of cerise pink, bell-shaped flowers. This handsome cultivar is ideal for providing low maintenance, year-round groundcover.
How to care for Bergenia cordifolia Purpurea:
Plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot with a scoop of organic matter such as well-rotted or bagged compost. Water in well, and keep the area moist until the plant is well established.
After flowering remove faded flowerheads, and snip off any tatty or old leaves as and when necessary. Mulch annually to promote growth, and lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
After flowering remove faded flowerheads, and snip off any tatty or old leaves as and when necessary. Mulch annually to promote growth, and lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.75m
Position:
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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