elephant's ears 'Rosette'
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Clump-forming evergreen perennial about 40cm tall, with possibly the largest bergenia flowers. The early spring flowering, shell-pink, bell-shaped flowers are held on tall stems well above the large, rounded mid-green leaves, that are tinted red in autumn and winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- elephant's ears 'Rosette' (Bergenia 'Rosette')
- 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 'Rosette'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of elephant's ears 'Rosette'
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elephant's ears 'Rosette' 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
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 of established clumps, or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Grow in sun for best autumn leaf colour. Tolerates poor soil, exposed sites and shady areas, dislikes hot dry conditions. See bergenia cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot (fungal)
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails
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