Bergenia 'Autumn Magic' ( Autumn Magic Elephant's Ears, Autumn Magic Bergenia)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusBergenia
Cultivar'Autumn Magic'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 40 to - 15
Temperature (°F)- 40 to 4
Height0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAutumn Magic Bergenia blooms dark pink flowers upon red stems, contrasted by ovate dark-green leaves.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeFlower beds, containers, shaded borders, potted indoor or patio plant or as a specimen.
PropagationDivision of rhizomes.
CultivationGrow in full to partial shade in moist, well-draining soil of any type or acidity.
PestsFoliage may be eaten by slugs, snails, vine weevil and caterpillars.
Notable SpecimensChelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural Origin.

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