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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Bergenia 'Schneekissen'
Other names
Elephant's ears 'Schneekissen', Pigsqueak 'Schneekissen', Heart-leaf bergenia 'Schneekissen'
Genus
Bergenia Bergenia
Variety or Cultivar
'Schneekissen' _ 'Schneekissen' is a compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial bearing rounded to ovate, glossy, dark green green leaves, flushed red in winter and stiff, upright, reddish-brown stems bearing dense clusters of open bell-shaped, pink-flushed, white flowers in mid- to late spring.
Bergenia 'Schneekissen' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Spring
Foliage
Flushed red in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Bergenia 'Schneekissen' (Elephant's ears 'Schneekissen') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed sites, but avoid hot, dry conditions. Weed around plants until they form a ground cover.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Bergenia 'Schneekissen'
Other names
Elephant's ears 'Schneekissen', Pigsqueak 'Schneekissen', Heart-leaf bergenia 'Schneekissen'
Genus
Bergenia Bergenia
Variety or Cultivar
'Schneekissen' _ 'Schneekissen' is a compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial bearing rounded to ovate, glossy, dark green green leaves, flushed red in winter and stiff, upright, reddish-brown stems bearing dense clusters of open bell-shaped, pink-flushed, white flowers in mid- to late spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Spring
Foliage
Flushed red in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes
Propagation methods
Division
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Bergenia 'Schneekissen' (Elephant's ears 'Schneekissen') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed sites, but avoid hot, dry conditions. Weed around plants until they form a ground cover.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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