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    Buy Bergenia 'Ruby Elf'

    Also Known As

    • Ruby Elf Elephant Ears
    • Ruby Elf Pigsqueak

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 10"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    3" | $16

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    Fewer than 5 at Secret Garden Growers

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    Bergenia 'Ruby Elf' plant details

    Bergenia 'Ruby Elf' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Ruby Elf'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Ruby Elf'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This little mini Bergenia, a mere 6-8” tall and 10-12” wide, boasts deep ruby red flowers in spring that glow over the deep red winter foliage; leaves are attractive medium green the rest of the year. Easy in most soils with decent drainage, part shade and average garden conditions. Deer resistant and small enough to fit in the smallest niche in that crowded garden!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Ruby Elf' plant

    How to Grow Bergenia 'Ruby Elf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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    • sun - shade
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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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