Product description
Bergenia 'Fire and Ice', commonly known as Elephant's Ears, is a compact, evergreen perennial that brings early spring interest to gardens with its striking white, bell-shaped flowers accented by dark pink-red calyces. The large, glossy, dark green leaves provide excellent ground cover, maintaining their vibrant appearance throughout the year. This hardy plant is well-suited for cottage gardens, low-maintenance borders, and wildlife areas, where it attracts pollinating insects seeking early nectar sources.
Thriving in moist but well-drained soils, 'Fire and Ice' performs best in full sun, which enhances both its floral display and foliage colour. Its robust nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add year-round interest and structure to their outdoor spaces.
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Bergenia 'Fire and Ice' is recognized for its adaptability, tolerating a range of soil types and conditions. Its evergreen foliage often takes on bronze shades during the winter months, adding seasonal interest. Whether used as ground cover, edging, or a focal point in mixed borders, this versatile perennial offers both beauty and functionality to a variety of garden settings.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Elephant's Ears
Bergenia 'Fire & Ice'
Bergenia 'Fire & Ice'
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Product description
Bergenia 'Fire and Ice', commonly known as Elephant's Ears, is a compact, evergreen perennial that brings early spring interest to gardens with its striking white, bell-shaped flowers accented by dark pink-red calyces. The large, glossy, dark green leaves provide excellent ground cover, maintaining their vibrant appearance throughout the year. This hardy plant is well-suited for cottage gardens, low-maintenance borders, and wildlife areas, where it attracts pollinating insects seeking early nectar sources.
Thriving in moist but well-drained soils, 'Fire and Ice' performs best in full sun, which enhances both its floral display and foliage colour. Its robust nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add year-round interest and structure to their outdoor spaces.
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Bergenia 'Fire and Ice' is recognized for its adaptability, tolerating a range of soil types and conditions. Its evergreen foliage often takes on bronze shades during the winter months, adding seasonal interest. Whether used as ground cover, edging, or a focal point in mixed borders, this versatile perennial offers both beauty and functionality to a variety of garden settings.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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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.
