elephant's ears 'Red Rush'

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An evergreen perennial forming a rhizomatous clump with large, oval, mid-green leaves with a fine red rim that turn entirely maroon-red in autumn. Tall stems with clusters of pinkish-red flowers on red stems appear in late winter through spring

elephant's ears 'Red Rush'

Scientific classification

Species
elephant's ears 'Red Rush' (Bergenia 'Red Rush')
Genus
Bergenia
Family
Saxifragaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of elephant's ears 'Red Rush'

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Quick identification of elephant's ears 'Red Rush'

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elephant's ears 'Red Rush' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy

Propagation

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

Growing

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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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

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