Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea'

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Elephants' earsPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Saxifragaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Bronze

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Dry

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bergenias make excellent ground-cover plants. Some varieties take on reddish or metallic tints in winter, but Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' has purple foliage all year round, with upright stalks of pink flowers opening in late winter and extending through spring. Although bergenias thrive in light shade, the foliage of coloured leafed varieties like this one is strongest when grown in sun and poor soil. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Because of its fine foliage Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' makes a good foil for a huge range of summer flowers – use as a substitute for hosta in poor soil or drier conditions.

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Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife

Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ poisonous?

Bergenia ‘Purpurea’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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