elephant's ears 'Opal'
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An evergreen perennial forming a rhizomatous clump with large, leathery, mid-green leaves that are flushed red in autumn and winter. Dense clusters of lilac-pink flowers are held atop red stems in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- elephant's ears 'Opal' (Bergenia 'Opal')
- 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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of elephant's ears 'Opal'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of elephant's ears 'Opal'
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elephant's ears 'Opal' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes and leaves to keep plants tidy
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by rhizome section cuttings in Spring or Autumn
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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