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Bergenia cordifolia Evergreen Groundcover 2L Pot

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Bergenia cordifolia ‘Elephants Ears’ is a hardy, evergreen perennial supplied in a 2 litre pot, ideal as a low-maintenance, year-round groundcover for poor soils or exposed sites.. Read more

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About this plant

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Perennials

Bergenia cordifolia ‘Elephants Ears’ is a hardy, evergreen perennial supplied in a 2 litre pot, ideal as a low-maintenance, year-round groundcover for poor soils or exposed sites.

Key Features

  • Hardiness: Survives to -25°C; evergreen foliage provides winter interest
  • Height & Spread: Grows up to 50cm tall and 1m spread in 5 years
  • Flowers: Magenta-pink blooms in spring on sturdy red stems
  • Foliage: Broad, leathery leaves turn purple in cold weather
  • Uses: Dense groundcover, banks & slopes, underplanting roses or shrubs, containers
  • Soil: Tolerates poor, dry, or exposed soils

FAQs

  • Q: Is Bergenia cordifolia suited to exposed or poor soils?
    A: Yes, it thrives in tough conditions and remains evergreen year-round.
  • Q: Does it compare to hostas as groundcover?
    A: Bergenia offers evergreen, leathery leaves, unlike deciduous hostas, with similar covering ability.
  • Q: Will it survive harsh winters?
    A: Naturally found in Siberia, this species withstands extreme cold while staying attractive.
  • Q: Can Bergenia be grown in containers?
    A: Yes, suitable for pots as well as garden beds.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.