Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica'
Elephant's Ears
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Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Description
Rose pink blooms appear in late spring, foliage is burgundy in cold weather
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Blooming
Blooms in the spring and sometimes again in the fall. Flower colors can be white, red and various pinks. Funnel-shaped, 5-petaled borne on red or purple flower stems.
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Growth
Clump-forming, evergreen perennials. Bergenias have a wide range of light needs, but in the warmest of climates they will do best with a partial shade. Otherwise, if the climate is cool enough, they can thrive with full sun. Grow Bergenia in a woodland garden or border. Also works as a groundcover.
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Pest
Snails and slugs can cause trouble, along with weevils, caterpillars, and foliar nematode. Other problems include fungal leaf spots and rhizome rot.
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Interesting facts
There are only about 6-8 species of Bergenia. B. cordata is often planted in gardens.
Elephant's Ears (Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Can tolerate poor soil, but cannot bear heat and drought. Poor soil enhances winter leaf color.
