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elephant's ears 'Rietheim'

Bergenia 'Rietheim'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Bergenia
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Rietheim' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial, to 40cm tall and 30cm wide, with dark green leaves which are flushed red in autumn and winter. Pink to purple flowers are borne in dense clusters on upright stems above the foliage in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

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

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth 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 rhizomes 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

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years