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<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'
<i>Bergenia</i> 'Overture'

Bergenia 'Overture'

elephant's ears

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Commonly known as elephant's ears, because of their large, leathery, oval leaves, bergenias have become fashionable again, thanks both to the...

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Plant description

Commonly known as elephant's ears, because of their large, leathery, oval leaves, bergenias have become fashionable again, thanks both to the number of new cultivars that have become widely available and to their usefulness in the garden. Bergenias are low maintenance, evergreen, will grow in sun or shade and tolerate a wide range of soils, including dry soils and clay. They make lovely edging plants, their huge leaves contrasting with the delicate fronds of ferns (in shade) or the tiny leaves of thymes (in sun). 'Overture' is a particularly attractive cultivar with striking magenta-red flowers that are held high on scarlet stems above the foliage in mid spring. A cold snap in winter will turn the leaves from deep green to a rich claret.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade / shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Bergenia Overture:

Plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot with a scoop of organic matter such as well-rotted or bagged compost. Water in well, and keep the area moist until the plant is well established. After flowering remove faded flowerheads, and snip off any tatty or old leaves as and when necessary. Mulch annually to promote growth, and lift and divide large clumps in early spring.

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