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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 16:16:50 GMT
Hello, could you please give me your opinion on this plant. What plant is it and how should I look after it?  |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 17:22:07 GMT
It looks vaguely like rather unhappy looking elephant ears to me, but I can't remember the proper name I'm afraid. How big are the leaves?
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Post by Juliet on Jan 7, 2007 17:43:42 GMT
I think you're right, Plocket, & the latin name is Bergenia. If it were me I'd dig it up - I loathe the stuff! It doesn't need any particular care though so if you like it it's an easy ground cover plant. www.crocus.co.uk/features2/bergenia/? |
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Post by andy on Jan 7, 2007 17:44:59 GMT
Yep....Bergenia cordata. Most Bergenia will look a bit sad now but they should start to flower in febuary and they will look a lot better in spring.
A very versatile plant that will grow in sun and shade and has lovely pink flowers in Feb.
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Post by andy on Jan 7, 2007 17:46:26 GMT
Dig it up ?  ....i love em |
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Post by Juliet on Jan 7, 2007 17:48:52 GMT
I think they're hideous - my all time least favourite plant - they look like a sea of cabbage with pink blobs.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 18:13:30 GMT
I loathe it too, hence me not bothering to remember the name!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 18:27:31 GMT
ooooo Thanks everyone, I had a look at the link and I rather like it. I'll let you know if that changes within the next 12 months  |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 18:44:43 GMT
Thanks for putting the numbers on the posts Trunky!!! ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 8, 2007 19:01:53 GMT
I like the Bergenia but it don't do well in my gdn for some reason, now the MIL has a huge clump of it that looks really healthy  |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 9, 2007 18:47:04 GMT
They thrive with regular replanting.
I cut at approx 10 cm below the leaves and simply plonk it in again. They root in no time ( when the soil is moist ) and grow away as if nothing happened.
When you do this every two years the plants stay healthy and will in a sunnier spot provide you with stunning winter colour
( providing the drttd frost finally kicks in )
I can understand people not liking the blooms on some but there are varieties that don't look as if a pink lollipop is growing from it.
( Bressingham white, yes you guessed it is a white one)
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 9, 2007 18:57:17 GMT
I didnt know I could plant it in shade, goodie, I have loads of it and have been looking for shade tolerant stuff for under the lilac tree, but will it stand the dryness in the summertime?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 9:41:50 GMT
Yes it won't mind at all, it has a stem that looks like a rhisome so can keep going through anything. The leaves go good colours when the plant is stressed too.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 13, 2007 11:05:59 GMT
Yes it won't mind at all, it has a stem that looks like a rhisome so can keep going through anything. The leaves go good colours when the plant is stressed too. Thank you GJ2nd, thats good news! |
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