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Bergenia 'Morgenrote'

Also Known As

  • Morgenrote Elephant's Ear
  • Morgenrote Pigsqueak
  • Morning Red Elephant Ears
  • Morning Red Elephant's Ear Saxifrage
  • Morning Red Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Bergenia 'Morgenrote' plant details

Bergenia 'Morgenrote' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Morgenrote'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Morgenrote'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You can enjoy these bright fuchsia-red flowers early in spring (months before Fuchsia!) along with huge, glossy-green elephant-ear leaves; on this 1-2' "I'm TIRED of winter" treats ... enjoy! Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Morgenrote' plant

How to Grow Bergenia 'Morgenrote'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-15"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - shade
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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