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Family description Bergenia.

Bergenia, otherwise known as Elephants ears is a tough survivor in spite of its tropical appearance. The plant grows from a creeping rhizome usually above ground, giving it the ability to grow on the shallowest of soils. From this rhizome, the large evergreen leaves appear, and the plant can be used to cover building rubble or drain covers. Pink or white flowers appear in early spring to add to the attraction. Bergenia is quite happy in both shady and dry situations making this a valuable plant for difficult gardens.

General care.

Remove dead flowers once the blooms have faded, and periodically clear away the old dead leaves. Curtail any unwanted spread of the plants by simply cutting and clearing away. Rhizomes may be re-established elsewhere by pinning them to the soil surface with a peg or a weight such as a brick.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Bergenia cordifolia.

Common in old suburban gardens where if left can completely cover the garden, including the paths. When grown well, it is a good plant for shady spots.

Bergenia (Elephant ears)Bergenia showing foliage
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Display characteristics for Bergenia cordifolia.

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  • Plant type: Dicotyledon. Evergreen
  • Habit: Prostrate
  • Type: Perennial. Rhizome.
  • Height: 0.40 mtr.
  • Spread: 0.80 mtr.
  • Attractive to wildlife: None
  • Preferred soil type: Clay. Gravel. Loam. Sand. Silt.
  • Soil moisture requirement: Medium
  • Soil ph: Undefined
  • Suitable position: Open ground. Border. Container. Rockery.
  • Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun. Shade.
  • Summer water requirements: None
  • Winter water requirements: None
  • Minimum temperature: -25 °c
  • Safe Minimum temperature: -20 °c
  • Safe Maximum temperature: 0 °c
  • Maximum temperature: 0 °c
  • Wind tolerance: High
  • Salt tolerance: None
  • Drought tolerance: Medium
  • Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
  • Toxicity-Edibility: Unknown
  • Bloom attributes: Undefined
  • Foliage attributes: Showy display.
  • Berry attributes: Undefined
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