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BERGENIA 'Morgenrote'

Commonly known as Elephant's ears, Megasea

('Morning Red') - dark, purple red
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Deep-green leaves, 13-15cm (5-6in) long, are flushed red in winter.
  • Red
    Dark purple-red
  • Height
    30-45cm (12-18in)
  • Spread
    45-60cm (18-24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Produces flowers on strong, red stems.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

BERGENIA 'Morgenrote'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£12.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £11 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Repeat-flowers in cool summers.
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, caterpillars, vine weevil, leaf spot.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped to funnel-shaped 5-petalled flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
    Panicles
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Bergenia - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
30-45cm (12-18in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45-60cm (18-24in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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