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Chinese elephant's ears 'Bouncing Babe'

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A semi-evergreen perennial forming a rhizomatous clump with large to very large, soft, mid-dark green foliage. Tall stems bear clusters of nodding, cherubic pink flowers in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Chinese elephant's ears 'Bouncing Babe' (Bergenia pacumbis 'Bouncing Babe')
Genus: Bergenia
Family: Saxifragaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Chinese elephant's ears 'Bouncing Babe'

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Quick identification of Chinese elephant's ears 'Bouncing Babe'

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Chinese elephant's ears 'Bouncing Babe' care guide

Keep soil lightly moist, tolerates brief dryness but not persistent sogginess
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil lightly moist, tolerates brief dryness but not persistent sogginess

Fertilizing

Diluted balanced perennial fertilizer once per month growing season

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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