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Bergenia 'Silberlicht' P9 - Elephant Ears Bergenia 'Silberlicht' P9
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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Description
Bergenia ‘Silberlicht’ is a striking, evergreen perennial prized for its large, glossy foliage and early-spring display of elegant white flowers. Blooming from March onwards, the crisp white flower clusters rise above the foliage and mature to soft pink, adding long-lasting interest to shady borders and woodland gardens.
The bold, leathery leaves form a dense, year-round groundcover and take on rich red and bronze tones in colder weather. ‘Silberlicht’ is highly versatile—thriving in sun, partial shade, or full shade-and is extremely low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and ideal for difficult spots where other plants struggle.
Supplied in a P9 pot, this young plant establishes quickly and provides reliable evergreen structure with standout seasonal colour.
- Early white flowers that age to soft pink
- Evergreen foliage providing year-round structure
- Leaves turn bronze-red in winter
- Excellent for shade, partial shade, or sun
- Low-growing groundcover ideal for borders and woodland gardens
- Hardy, low maintenance, and drought-tolerant once established
- Supplied as a strong P9 young plant
- Great for edging, mass planting, and difficult spots
Position: Plant in sun, partial shade, or full shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Planting: Plant into fertile, well-prepared soil. Add compost to improve structure and moisture retention.
Watering & Feeding: Water regularly until established. Water during extended dry periods. Feed lightly in spring if needed.
Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter. Deadhead spent flower stems after blooming.
Winter Care: Fully hardy. Winter foliage colour deepens naturally—no special care required.
Q: How tall does Bergenia ‘Silberlicht’ grow?
Around 30–40cm tall with a wider spread.
Q: Does it flower early?
Yes-one of the earliest perennials to bloom in spring.
Q: Can it grow in shade?
Yes-performs excellently in shade and woodland settings.
Q: Is it evergreen?
Yes, with foliage colour that intensifies in winter.
Q: Is it suitable for groundcover?
Absolutely-it forms dense, weed-suppressing clumps.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly