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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Dry

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bergenias make excellent ground-cover plants. Bergenia 'Ballawley' has extremely large, glossy leaves, which are fresh green throughout summer, and develop red hues with frost. Branching heads of rose-red flowers appear on tall stems in spring.

Although bergenias thrive in light shade, the foliage of coloured leafed varieties like this one is strongest when grown in sun and poor soil. Use as a substitute for hostas in poor soil or drier conditions.

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Bergenia ‘Ballawley’ and wildlife

Bergenia ‘Ballawley’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Bergenia ‘Ballawley’ poisonous?

Bergenia ‘Ballawley’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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