Bergenia grow and care – rhizome herbaceous of the genus Bergenia also known as Elephant-eared saxifrage, Bergenia perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves color green in autumn become red in spatula shape in wavy structure.
Flower color can be: pink, red, white or purple the flowers small trumpet shape, the flowers grow in cluster on stalk.
Well drain soil, moisture soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
In non-stable weather not stable weak the plant
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Snails, caterpillar, slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
30-40 cm, 12-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Pink, red, white or purple flowers in small trumpet shape, the flowers grow in cluster on stalk
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