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Bergenia 'Eroica'

Elephant’s ears

With its bold evergreen leaves, rich winter colouring and vibrant spring flowers, Bergenia 'Eroica' is a reliable and low-maintenance perennial that brings year-round structure, texture and seasonal colour to borders and shaded garden spaces.

Supplied as an established plant in a 2 litre pot

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Aspect

Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy in most parts of the UK

Flowers

March - April

Soil

Loam, clay, chalk

About this plant

  • Description

    A bold and reliable evergreen perennial with large leathery leaves that turn rich red and bronze tones in colder weather, complemented by vibrant magenta-pink flower spikes in spring. Its strong foliage presence and easy-going nature make it excellent for ground cover, borders and year-round structure.

  • Why we like it

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    Bergenia 'Eroica' is valued for its combination of bold evergreen foliage and vibrant spring flowers, bringing reliable structure and colour to the garden throughout the year. Its ability to thrive in a range of conditions makes it especially useful for low-maintenance planting schemes, shaded borders and underplanting.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Bergenia 'Eroica'
Common name
Elephant’s ears
Supplied as
2 litre pot
Flowering period
March - April
Habit
Clump-forming evergreen perennial
Hardiness
Fully hardy in most parts of the UK
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Soil type
Loam, clay, chalk
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Front border, ground cover, woodland edge

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Improve poor soils with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Space plants generously to allow the foliage to spread and create effective ground cover.

Care tips

Remove old flower stems after blooming and tidy damaged foliage in spring to keep plants looking fresh. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour and encourage healthy growth.

Winter care

Remove damaged or tatty leaves in late winter or early spring to keep plants looking fresh. Apply a mulch around the base in autumn to help retain soil moisture and protect roots in colder areas.

Reviews

From other gardeners

  • 4.8

    Based on 126 verified reviews of this plant

  • “Arrived beautifully packed and already in bud. Six weeks later it's a fountain of red — the bees found it before I'd finished planting.”

    Helen W.· Verified buyer

  • “Exactly as described. Healthy 3L plant, flowered non-stop from May. Bought three more for the other border.”

    Raj P.· Verified buyer

  • “Weaves through my stipa grasses just like the photos. The colour is even better in person.”

    Moira K.· Verified buyer

  • “Survived its first winter in a windy Yorkshire garden without any fuss. Back bigger this spring.”

    Dan S.· Verified buyer