Bergenia cordifolia 'Vinterglöd'
elephant's ears 'Vinterglöd'
A herbaceous perennial, up to 40cm high, with glossy, dark green leaves, flushed with red in winter. Dark pink flowers are produced on dark red stalks in spring and often also later in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red | Pink | Green | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Bergenia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with leathery, rounded leaves and dense, erect clusters of bell-shaped pink or white flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to a fungal leaf spot
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