Bergenia crassifolia (Elephant's Ears)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Pink Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Bergenia crassifolia description: Bergenia provides a cover of handsome fleshy evergreen foliage - making it ideal for low maintenance planting. Masses of pink / purple flowers are borne in spring, and foliage turns red / brown in winter. 40cm tall x 40cm.

Bergenia crassifolia cultivation notes: This herbaceous evergreen will flourish whether planted in full sun or shade. Bergenia prefers flourishes in most soils - poor soils encourage winter leaf colouring. Avoid planting in exposed locations. Mulch in winter - trim dead / diseased leaves.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Common Missspellings: Burgenia, Berginea, Burgenea, Baginia, Bajinea