East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Bergenia x schmidtii is an evergreen perennial, bearing large, glossy leaves resembling elephants' ears. It bears pretty pink flowers in April and May, and also offers excellent winter interest.
A tough plant, Bergenia x schmidtii prefers moist but well-drained soil, but will tolerate much poorer soil. Plants will quickly form dense clumps. For best results, divide clumps every three to five years to maintain their vigour.
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Bergenia ‘Schmidtii’ and wildlife
Bergenia ‘Schmidtii’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
