<i>Bergenia cordifolia</i> 'Bach' | Bach Elephant Ears
DESCRIPTION
Bergenia cordifolia 'Bach' is a beautiful perennial known for its bold, leathery, heart-shaped leaves and early spring flowers. The glossy foliage turns red and bronze in fall and winter, providing year-round interest. In early to mid-spring, sturdy stalks rise above the foliage, bearing dense clusters of vibrant pink to magenta bell-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and spreading 18 to 24 inches, 'Bach' forms dense clumps, making it ideal for ground cover or border plantings. Thriving in partial shade to full sun and moist, well-draining soil, it is low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a versatile and valuable addition to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Bergenia cordifolia 'Bach' is a beautiful perennial known for its bold, leathery, heart-shaped leaves and early spring flowers. The glossy foliage turns red and bronze in fall and winter, providing year-round interest. In early to mid-spring, sturdy stalks rise above the foliage, bearing dense clusters of vibrant pink to magenta bell-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and spreading 18 to 24 inches, 'Bach' forms dense clumps, making it ideal for ground cover or border plantings. Thriving in partial shade to full sun and moist, well-draining soil, it is low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a versatile and valuable addition to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Bergenia cordifolia 'Bach' is a beautiful perennial known for its bold, leathery, heart-shaped leaves and early spring flowers. The glossy foliage turns red and bronze in fall and winter, providing year-round interest. In early to mid-spring, sturdy stalks rise above the foliage, bearing dense clusters of vibrant pink to magenta bell-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and spreading 18 to 24 inches, 'Bach' forms dense clumps, making it ideal for ground cover or border plantings. Thriving in partial shade to full sun and moist, well-draining soil, it is low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a versatile and valuable addition to any garden.
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Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage Color: Dark green, often tinged with red in winter
Flower Color: Bright pink to magenta
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun; benefits from some afternoon shade in warmer climates
Water Requirements: Prefers moist, well-draining soil but can tolerate periods of drought once established
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: 3 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding to the garden's biodiversity.
