elephant's ears 'Opal'

How to Grow and Care for elephant's ears 'Opal'

elephant's ears 'Opal' · Bergenia 'Opal'

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing elephant's ears 'Opal'

elephant's ears 'Opal'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

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

How to Water elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant's ears 'Opal'?

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What Soil Is Best for elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy

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How to Propagate elephant's ears 'Opal'?

Propagate by division or by rhizome section cuttings in Spring or Autumn

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How to Transplant elephant's ears 'Opal'?

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How to Care for elephant's ears 'Opal' in Winter?

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How to Plant elephant's ears 'Opal'?

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

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How to Repot elephant's ears 'Opal'?

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How to Harvest elephant's ears 'Opal'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of elephant's ears 'Opal'

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Attributes of elephant's ears 'Opal'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Bergenia 'Opal'
Genus
Bergenia
Family
Saxifragaceae
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