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elephant's ears 'Bartók'

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A clump-forming, evergreen perennial, to 50cm tall, with large, shiny, bright green leaves that turn a deep burgundy-red in autumn and winter. Clusters of dark pink flowers are borne on stout stems in spring

Scientific classification

Species: elephant's ears 'Bartók' (Bergenia 'Bartók')
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 shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of elephant's ears 'Bartók'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of elephant's ears 'Bartók'

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elephant's ears 'Bartók' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring

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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