Bergenia 'Beethoven'

elephants ears

size: 2 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£9.99

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• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: any soil
• Rate of growth: average to fast
• Flowering period: March to April
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  In the Royal Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Perennials, this plant is described as 'superb'. Like all Bergenias it makes a tough and handsome, evergreen groundcover, which is ideal for carpeting the ground under trees and shrubs. The lush foliage is a rich green and holds its colour well throughout the winter. In early spring, this fine cultivar produces sprays of white flowers, which develop a pink blush as they mature. They make a welcome addition to the early spring garden, while the foliage provides more enduring interest.
  
  
• Garden care: After flowering remove faded flowerheads. Cut off damaged foliage in spring. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.