Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Bergenia 'Morgenröte'

Synonym(s): Bergenia 'Morning Red' Common Name: 'Elephant's ears'

AGM. Evergreen, deep green leaves with dark carmine-pink flowers produced in spring. A notable attribute of this variety is its tendency to produce a second crop of flowers later in the season, particularly in cool summers. Apr-May. H45cm S45cm.

Care Instructions

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. Frosts may damage early flowers.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for clay
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Pink flowers
  • Good for spring
  • 30cm to 60cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 418

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871