Bergenia ciliata ‘Dumbo’ Dumbo Fringed Bergenia

The dark green, hairy, rounded, leaves of this bergenia often reach 12” or more in diameter, looking like an African violet on steroids. By early to mid-spring, clusters of pale-pink to white flowers open on thick, 10” stalks above this substantial, 18-24” wide plant. The foliage is definitely the star here turning bright red in the fall. Not sure how this cultivar differs much from the species we have been growing, but we will keep an eye out. Here in the north more sun can be tolerated and best growth will occur in average soils with good drainage.