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- What is eating my Bergenia?
- How do you maintain Bergenia?
- How do I get rid of Bergenia?
- How do I divide Bergenia?
- Do snails eat Bergenia?
- Is Bergenia a perennial?
- Does Bergenia like sun or shade?
- Is Bergenia poisonous to dogs?
- Are Bergenias Evergreen?
- Do Bergenia plants spread?
- When do you propagate Bergenia?
- Can you grow Bergenia from seed?
What is eating my Bergenia?
Slugs and snails are slimy pests that can easily eat their way through bergenia leaves in nothing flat. ... Water only when necessary, as slugs and snails thrive in moist conditions. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around bergenia and other plants.
How do you maintain Bergenia?
Bergenia is a slow grower, and only needs dividing once every three to five years. Once the center of the clump dies off and is empty, divide the plant into four pieces and plant each one separately. Water the new plants thoroughly when you set them out, and only when the weather is particularly dry after that.
How do I get rid of Bergenia?
If you absolutely have to transplant and divide bergenia in the summer months, it is best to do it on a cool, cloudy day to reduce the risk of transplant shock. Using a clean, sharp spade, dig widely around the plant's crown to make sure you get all the roots. Once you have lifted the root ball out, remove excess soil.
How do I divide Bergenia?
You will need to divide your bergenia about every four years. About that time you will notice that the plants have become open in the center. Wait until spring to lift the clumps, then with a sharp knife, cut the thick stems apart to divide the plant and replant.
Do snails eat Bergenia?
Plants that slugs hate
The robust lacy fronds of shade-loving ferns and thick leaves of Geranium, Bergenia (Elephant's ears) and Saxifraga × urbium (London pride) are all too thick for slugs to sink their teeth into.
Is Bergenia a perennial?
Bergenia is an easy-to-grow, clump-forming perennial primarily grown as a groundcover or as edging for walkways. This plant's foliage appears as large rosettes of glossy, leathery, gently toothed, dark-green leaves that are heart-shape at the base.
Does Bergenia like sun or shade?
Plant your bergenia in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Although bergenias have a reputation for being good shade plants, if you choose a variety for good leaf colour, these do better in sun and poor soil.
Is Bergenia poisonous to dogs?
Elephant ears, Bergenia
Eating the leaves or flowers of elephants' ears can cause burning, irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat. If your dog's tongue swells enough to block its air passage it could die.
Are Bergenias Evergreen?
Bergenias are low maintenance, evergreen, will grow in sun or shade and tolerate a wide range of soils, including dry soils and clay. They make lovely edging plants, their huge leaves contrasting with the delicate fronds of ferns (in shade) or the tiny leaves of thymes (in sun).
Do Bergenia plants spread?
They spread to around 1m / 3ft round after a couple of years. In spring most varieties produce pink or purple flowers although some are white. Extremely hardy, they tolerate shade and dry conditions very well. These are very tough plants!
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BERGENIA SUMMARY.
| HARDY | (to -20°C) |
|---|---|
| FLOWER TIME | March to April |
When do you propagate Bergenia?
Propagating Bergenia
Propagate by sowing seed in the spring or by division from late spring (after flowering) to early autumn. Divide by lifting congested clumps and teasing away rooted sections of rhizome, to form new plants. Replant immediately in the flowering position.
Can you grow Bergenia from seed?
When planting Bergenia seeds directly outdoors it is best to sow out the seeds on the surface in the early spring; Bergenia seeds require a period of cold for germination so it is important to sow outside before the last frost. ... Press the small seeds into the compost but do not cover as they need light to germinate.
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