Bergenia ciliata 'Dumbo'

Dumbo Bergenia

Deciduous Perennial

"Outstanding Qualities
Large fuzzy, oval green leaves are the distinctive feature of this superb perennial. In springtime clusters of pastel pink flowers top stout stalks above the 12 to 14 inch long leaves. In colder climes the foliage will be deciduous while in warmer areas they are semi-evergreen.

Culture Notes
Plant in full sun and water regularly or in light to open shade and water occasionally during the dry season. Bergenia will grow well in most soil types as long as they are well-drained." 

—Courtesy Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Occasional, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 10 - 16 tall x 12 - 30 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Bold
Foliage Quality: Bold

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Bees, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Spring


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Massed, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Once-a-Year Maintenance
Wildlife: Bees

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border
Plant Behavior: Well Behaved / Companionable
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Once-a-Year Care

Suitable Substitutes

Bergenia ciliata |
Bergenia 'Magic Giant' | Magic Giant Pig Squeak

Perfect Partners

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' | Gold Variegated Japanese forest grass

Plant Combos