Bergenia Diamond Drops
£15.00
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notes
The luscious, almost succulent leaves of Bergenia Diamond Drops make a glorious evergreen ground cover that takes on a bronze tone in autumn and winter. In spring these mounds of foliage push up short stems bearing dense clusters of dazzling white flowers, their open bell-shape affording a glimpse of twinkling stamen.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 10-50cm (4-20in) x 10-50cm (4-20in) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
The luscious, almost succulent leaves of Bergenia Diamond Drops make a glorious evergreen ground cover that takes on a bronze tone in autumn and winter. In spring these mounds of foliage push up short stems bearing dense clusters of dazzling white flowers, their open bell-shape affording a glimpse of twinkling stamen.
Insights
Bergenia was named in 1784 after the botanist Karl von Bergen. It is native to Siberia and Mongolia which explains why they tolerate low temperatures and a coating of snow. The Elephant’s Ears name is self explanatory due to the appearance of the foliage, but Pigsqueaks comes from the noise made by the leaves if rubbed together.
Details
Flowers: April to June
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Full sun / partial shade
- All aspects
- Border edges
Care
Bergenia requires very little attention other than to remove spent flower spikes to tidy after flowering
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