Bergenia Information How To Care For A Bergenia Plant

How to Care for a Bergenia Plant. Growing Bergenia loves shade and dappled sunlight, so choose a darker corner of the yard or a bed up against the house that rarely gets full sunlight. Plant them 12 to 18 inches (30-46 cm.) apart early in the spring to fill the area without crowding them out.

1. How do I prune bergenia?
2. Is Bergenia a perennial?
3. What is eating my Bergenia leaves?
4. Can you grow Bergenia from seed?
5. Can you grow Bergenia in pots?
6. Should Bergenia be cut back in the fall?
7. Is Bergenia poisonous to dogs?
8. What can be planted with Bergenia?
9. Do slugs eat Bergenia?
10. Are elephant ears Evergreen?
11. When should I split Bergenia UK?
12. How do you propagate Bergenia UK?
13. How do you divide Bergenia UK?
14. How do you divide plants?
15. Where does saxifrage grow?
16. How do you treat Bergenia cordifolia?
17. How do you divide persicaria?
18. Will deer eat Bergenia?
19. What plants can kill dogs?
20. What is the best ground cover for dogs?
21. Can the smell of lilies harm dogs?

How do I prune bergenia?

Pruning and caring for bergenia

The hardiness of Bergenia is very high, since it resists the lowest temperatures without any issue. Cut wilting flowers off as they die off. Eliminate withered leaves at the foot of the plant. Water in case of lack of rain.

Is Bergenia a perennial?

Bergenia tolerates a wide range of lighting conditions, but part shade to full shade suit it best. Although this evergreen perennial grows well in average, well-drained soil, moist humus-rich soil provides maximum growth and bloom power.

What is eating my Bergenia leaves?

Vine weevil; belonging to the saxifrage family, bergenias along with those other vine weevil favourites, heuchera, are prone to both adult vine weevils damaging the foliage and their grubs eating the roots. Again regular tidying up of old foliage and growing in an open, sunny site will help limit the damage.

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.

Can you grow Bergenia in pots?

They grow best in partial shade and but tolerate full shade and full sun well. A well grained moist soil is probably the best environment but they are remarkably good at growing in dry conditions as well.
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Should Bergenia be cut back in the fall?

Deadhead the spent blooms by snipping off the spikes once the flowers brown and begin to fall off. Remove any dead, brown leaves you find through the summer as part of your Bergenia plant care, but don't chop off the plant in the fall. ... Bergenia is a slow grower, and only needs dividing once every three to five years.

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.

What can be planted with Bergenia?

Combine bergenia with other pretty foliage choices, like coral bells and Japanese painted fern. Bergenia plants will grow in any commercial potting soil in a pot with a diameter of at least 12 inches.

Do slugs eat Bergenia?

Plants that slugs hate

As well as those with tough leaves or woody stems that slugs find difficult to chew. 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.

Are elephant ears Evergreen?

Hard to miss in the garden, Alocasia (Elephant Ears) are robust evergreen rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with dramatic, large, arrow-shaped leaves. Standing upright (unlike those of Colocasia), they are so breathtaking, it is as if one plant could bring all the green in the world.

When should I split Bergenia UK?

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.

How do you propagate Bergenia UK?

Division of Bergenia

Separate a long rhizome from the plant with a sharp knife, being sure each division has a rosette, several healthy roots, and a rhizome measuring at least 6 inches (15 cm.) in length. Remove large leaves to reduce water loss, then plant the division with the rhizome just under the soil.

How do you divide Bergenia UK?

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. Thick, rhizomatous roots will then be exposed. With a clean sharp knife, you can create bergenia divisions by cutting apart sections of these rhizomes.

How do you divide plants?

Dividing plants with fibrous or spreading roots like this daylily is easy. Dig up the whole clump and pull or cut the root ball apart. Or just dig out a chunk along the edge, if you don't mind a gap in your plant for a season. When dividing, leave at least one set of leaves attached to the main root and replant.

Where does saxifrage grow?

Planting and Growing Saxifraga

For the best results grow in moderately fertile, well-drained alkaline (chalky) soil, in full sun or semi-shade. Incorporate horticultural grit at planting time to improve drainage. They do well at the front of the border or rock gardens.

How do you treat Bergenia cordifolia?

Cultivation Best grown in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Dislikes hot, dry conditions but tolerates poor soil and exposed sites.

How do you divide persicaria?

Divide mature herbaceous clumps in early autumn or late winter. Sow the seed under glass in spring and grow-on until large enough to plant out in late summer.

Will deer eat Bergenia?

The Bergenia Cordifolia Winter Glow can be used as a groundcover that can resist both deer and rabbits because of its tough, leathery leaves. The Bergenia produces magenta pink flowers in April through May that can reach up to 18 inches tall. The perennial does well in part shade to shade garden area.

What plants can kill dogs?

The 10 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs

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7. Dieffenbachia (also known as Dumb cane) ...
8. 8. Japanese Yews (also known as Buddhist pine or Southern yew)

What is the best ground cover for dogs?

Choose a Dog-Friendly Ground Cover

• Clover: Clover is safe for dogs to eat and is tougher than grass and less likely to stain.
• Synthetic turf: Turf is a low maintenance option that will not stain.

Can the smell of lilies harm dogs?

Exposure to the Lily of the Valley plant, however, is toxic to cats and dogs (and people) and can cause cardiac arrythmias and death. Gloriosa Lily can cause multi-system failure in cats and dogs that chew on them.