Product description
Commonly known as Elephant’s Ears, Bergenia Bressingham Ruby is a clump forming evergreen perennial that adds year-round interest to the garden. Its striking magenta flowers bloom in early spring while the green foliage takes on a beautiful red hue during autumn and winter.
With a maximum height and width of 0.5m, Begenia Bressingham Ruby is ideal for covering ground, filling gaps in shrubbery and planting in flower beds. The plant will reach is full maturity and growth within around 2-5 years.
Bergenia Bressingham is a relatively low maintenance plant that will withstand cold temperatures and frost. It is vigorous and tolerant of poor soil but thrives in soil rich in organic nutrients and grows best in a moist environment with excellent drainage.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Elephant's Ears
Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
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Product description
Commonly known as Elephant’s Ears, Bergenia Bressingham Ruby is a clump forming evergreen perennial that adds year-round interest to the garden. Its striking magenta flowers bloom in early spring while the green foliage takes on a beautiful red hue during autumn and winter.
With a maximum height and width of 0.5m, Begenia Bressingham Ruby is ideal for covering ground, filling gaps in shrubbery and planting in flower beds. The plant will reach is full maturity and growth within around 2-5 years.
Bergenia Bressingham is a relatively low maintenance plant that will withstand cold temperatures and frost. It is vigorous and tolerant of poor soil but thrives in soil rich in organic nutrients and grows best in a moist environment with excellent drainage.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering period.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly and established bergenias during particularly dry spells. Those grown in shade need less water than those grown in full sun.
How to Plant
Bergenias are versatile plants that thrive in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-draining soil. They tolerate full shade conditions, but their flowering will be much reduced in shady areas. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, mix in some garden compost, position the plant, and backfill the hole, firming down as you go. Water in well.
