Schmidt elephant ear
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A rhizomatous evergreen perennial to 30cm, with leathery, oval, bluntly toothed, bright green leaves and short, reddish stems bearing clusters of clear pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Schmidt elephant ear (Bergenia × schmidtii)
- 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
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Schmidt elephant ear
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Schmidt elephant ear
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Schmidt elephant ear care guide
- Constant slightly damp soil, withstand shaded moist garden locations
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Constant slightly damp soil, withstand shaded moist garden locations
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak woodland perennial feed every four weeks spring and summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or root rhizomes sections in autumn or spring
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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