Bergenia 'Rotblum' is a robust and reliable evergreen perennial, prized for its striking deep rose-red flower clusters that appear in spring above bold, leathery foliage. As the cooler months arrive, the large, rounded leaves take on rich burgundy-red tones, providing year-round garden interest. A superb ground cover plant, Bergenia 'Rotblum' forms dense, weed-suppressing clumps that look equally at home in borders, woodland edges, or containers.

This set includes three established plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot, ready for planting out. Incredibly low-maintenance and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, Bergenia 'Rotblum' thrives in sun or shade and copes well with most soil types, making it an excellent choice for challenging areas of the garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Bergenia 'Rotblum' plants, each in a 1 litre pot

Key Features:

• Hardy evergreen perennial – provides structure and colour all year round


• Deep rose-red flower spikes in spring


• Large, leathery leaves turn rich burgundy-red in autumn and winter


• Excellent low-maintenance ground cover


• Thrives in sun, partial shade, or full shade


• Tolerant of most soil types once established


• Attractive to bees and other pollinators

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Bergenia 'Rotblum'


• Common Names: Elephant's Ears, Pig Squeak


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–40 cm x 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Low-Growing Evergreen Perennial


• Perfect For: Ground Cover, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Underplanting


• Flowering Time: Spring (March to May)


• Flower Colour: Deep Rose-Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun, Partial Shade, or Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Most well-drained soils; tolerates a range of conditions


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Foliage: Large, Rounded, Leathery Dark Green Leaves turning Burgundy-Red in Autumn and Winter


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care:

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny, partially shaded, or fully shaded position. Water regularly after planting until established. Once settled, Bergenia 'Rotblum' requires very little attention. Remove faded flower stems after blooming and tidy any damaged leaves in spring to encourage fresh new growth. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Notes: This listing is for the Bergenia 'Rotblum' variety, known for its particularly deep rose-red flowers and strong burgundy winter leaf colour.