Bergenia 'Bach' (Bach Elephant's Ears)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusBergenia
Cultivar'Bach'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height17 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact perennial with dark green leaves that turn a beautiful dark red in in winter and with light pink flowers that age to white.
ShapeNeat, compact habit.
LandscapeWonderful container plant.
PropagationPropagate through division.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist soil.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, round leaves that are a glossy dark green and that become a dark red in winter.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are a pale pink that mature to white, appearing on short stems.

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