Bergenia cordifolia, often called Elephant's Ears or Pigsqueak, is a tough evergreen perennial with large, glossy, rounded leaves and sprays of pink flowers in spring. It is a dependable choice for shady or awkward spots.
- Pack: 24 young plants in 11cm pots, about 15-25cm tall as supplied
- Flowers: pink bell-shaped flowers on stout stems in spring
- Foliage: large, leathery evergreen leaves that can take on bronze tints in cold weather
- Light: partial shade to shade; also grows in sun
- Use: ground cover, path edging and under shrubs
Plant in spring or autumn in any reasonably drained soil, spacing the plants so the leaves overlap into a weed-suppressing carpet. Remove tatty leaves in spring and divide congested clumps every few years.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: partial shade or shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- Aspect
- South, North, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H6 (to about -15 °C)
Sources:
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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