| Common Name | Bergenia, Elephant-eared Saxifrage |
| Genus | Bergenia |
| Species | hybrid |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Tray Size | 32 |
| Plug Care | Harden off and plant out or bump up into large pots soon after receiving plugs. When planting out be sure you to not bury the crowns. Plant the plugs so that the top of the growing medium is level with the soil. |
| Netting / Staking | Not necessary. |
| Temperature Range | Hardiness Zones 4-9 |
| Spacing | 12" |
| Soil Preference | Needs good soil porosity, otherwise very tolerant. Let dry moderately between waterings. |
| Day Length | Long-day plants. Plant in full sun to part shade. |
| Pinching | Do not pinch. |
| When to Plant | Plant in the spring after last frost, or anytime through to the end of summer. Plants need some time to become established before the onset of winter weather. |
| Harvesting | Harvest when 1/3 of the flowers on the stem are open. |
| Post Harvest Care | Cut stems should immediately placed into cool water. Expect a vase life of 1-2 weeks, use a floral preservative to maximize vase life. |
| Diseases / Insects | Plants seldom succumb to diseases. Watch for slugs which seem to enjoy the fleshy leaves. |
| Bailey's Notes | Bergenia have been grown for centuries as a bedding plant. Tanks to Terra Nova, we have a long stemmed variety that not only looks incredible in the garden, but also in the vase. 'Spring Fling' is not only very floriferous, the foliage turns a satiny purple-black in the winter for extra interest. |
| Resources | Growing Bergenia |
