Bergenia 'Bach'
(Elephant's Ears 'Bach')
Family - Saxifragaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised at Hadspen House in Somerset, England
Discovered By - Raised by Eric Smith, plantsman
Year of Introduction - 1972
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 30cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: An Evergreen, rhizomatous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Glossy mid to dark green leaves are oval to broadly ovate in shape and have a leathery texture. Small bell-shaped flowers open pale blush pink and fade to white with age. Each Bloom has a ruby red Calyx. The flowers are held in panicles on deep red stems and are produced from early to late spring. Attractive to pollinating insects and good for use as groundcover.
Flower:
Small bell-shaped flowers open pale pink and fade to white with age. Each bloom has a deep red calyx. The flowers are held in panicles on deep red stems and are produced from March into May.
Flower colour: Pink, white
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers in panicles
Flowering time: March, April, May
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green leaves are oval to broadly ovate in shape and have a leathery texture. The leaves are held in dense rosettes at the base of the plant. The foliage turns deep red during the winter months.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Oval to broadly ovate
Propagation:
Cultivation:
Tolerant of sun or shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.
