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Bergenia Rosenkristall - Elephant's Ears
Bergenia Rosenkristall - Elephant's Ears
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Françoise P., 16/05/2018
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The Bergenia hybrid 'Rosenkristall' is a recent variety of Bergenia that is both early and floriferous, with a compact habit and a neat appearance. You can enjoy its numerous clusters of light and fresh pink flowers from February to March, as well as its attractive glossy foliage all year round. This small and compact plant will eventually form an appealing ground cover even outside of its flowering period. Despite being a bit delicate, this Bergenia is just as robust as its large-leaved cousins planted by our grandparents. Use it to edge a border, enhance a semi-shaded rockery, or even in a pretty jar on the terrace or balcony.
The 'Rosenkristall' Bergenia belongs to the Saxifrage family. It is a very recent variety resulting, among others, from Bergenia cordifolia, a highly resistant and very hardy species native to the Altaï Mountains in Siberia. 'Rosenkristall' reaches a height of 35 to 40cm (14 to 16in) and a width of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) at maturity, with a relatively slow growth rate. This variety maintains a compact habit.
Also known as Elephant's Ears, this Bergenia is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and densely clustered vegetation. It grows from a thick and robust creeping rootstock, enveloped by the sheaths of the basal leaves. Over time, this plant does not spread much due to its slow growth, making it difficult to consider it as an invasive plant. Secondary stems appear here and there, eventually forming a small colony. The small, rounded, wide, leathery, basal leaves are arranged in rosettes, glossy and shiny, and are bright green in spring and summer, often acquiring shades of red with the return of cold weather. They are very thick, of moderate size, and have prominent veins. The flowering period occurs from February to March. The flowers are densely arranged in panicles, with light and vibrant pink flowers, becoming darker towards the centre. They are borne on sturdy and slightly hairy stems, which are bronze in colour. They appear in January but fully bloom in February-March. They are quite long-lasting and can be used in winter bouquets.
The 'Rosenkristall' Bergenia will thrive in most soils, but a humus-rich and moist soil is preferable. Excessively dry soils tend to limit its growth, as do arid conditions. It will prosper in partial shade or sunny but not scorching locations: dense shade, where it does not flower, and intense sunlight should be avoided. Cold weather and poor soils enhance its colours. If you are looking for a charming and robust perennial that will always be attractive, look no further than this Bergenia. It can be effectively used in pots, rockeries, borders, as a ground cover, or at the base of deciduous bushes that allow winter sun but protect it from summer heat. It can be combined with early-flowering daffodils, Hepaticas, primroses to cover a slope, and in woodland areas with oriental Hellebores and hostas.
The 'Rosenkristall' Bergenia, like most Bergenias, is not afraid of snow. In its natural habitat, this plant only grows where snow is abundant in winter, as it provides excellent protection for the foliage.
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Bergenia 'Rosenkristall' will grow well in most soils, but a rich and moist soil is preferable. Dry soils, if tolerated, tend to impede the growth of the plant. It will thrive in partial shade or sunny positions, but not in scorching sun: dense shade, where it does not flower, and intense sunlight, as well as arid conditions, should be avoided. Cold weather and poor soils enhance its colours. Clumps can be planted in spring or autumn, spacing the plants 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in) apart. To propagate, rhizomes can be divided at the end of winter. Although a good fertilizer is beneficial for the growth of this plant, care should be taken not to overly enrich the soil with nitrogen to facilitate flowering. Remove all withered leaves in spring and apply balanced fertilizer after flowering to promote new shoots. Watch out for the appearance of slugs and snails in spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.