Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby' (Bressingham Ruby Elephant's Ears)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusBergenia
Cultivar'Bressingham Ruby'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 35 cm
Spread45 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact and clump forming.
LandscapeBeds, borders, bank, slopes, cottage, costal, rock and city gardens. Edge planting and ground cover.
PropagationDivision and root rhizomes sections in fall or spring.
CultivationMoist, well-drained humus-rich soils. Full sun and partial-shade. Dear and rabbit resistant. Salt tolerant.
Notable SpecimensThe Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionShort stems. Shiny and round leaves. Borne on short stems in early spring.
Flower DescriptionErect clusters of bell-shaped flowers that rise above the foliage.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a deep green in summer and change to a rich maroon-red in winter. The flowers are a rosy-red colour.
Texture DescriptionThe foliage has a leathery texture.

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