Plants > Perennials

elephant's ears 'Admiral'

Bergenia 'Admiral'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Bergenia
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Admiral' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial to around 40cm high with oval green leaves that turn bronze and crimson red in autumn and winter. Clusters of pink-red flowers are borne above the foliage on stout, red stems in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Dislikes hot, dry conditions but tolerates poor soil, exposed sites and shade

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division or root rhizome sections in autumn or spring

Pests

Foliage may be eaten by slugs, snails, vine weevil and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsSubmerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years