#elephant's ears

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 23 April 2026

The clump-forming evergreen perennial, Bergenia 'Rosi Klose' (elephant's ears, pigsqueak) thrives in the Gravel Garden at the Beth Chatto Garden, Essex, UK.

Jill Raggett

[faguscarolinensis]

Caladium bicolor 'Miss Muffet' / 'Miss Muffet' Elephant's Ears at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC

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[jolenecornelis]

Bergenia Cordifolia / Elephant's ears Bergenia Gardens of Vascoeuil, Eure, France 2019 by Jolene Cornelis Instagram

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Bergenia cordifolia (syn. Bergenia crassifolia) (Saxifragaceae)

Apparently this plant is called “pigsqueak,” although I always knew it as “elephant ears” because of the large leaves. Either way, I think some is coming up in the front garden at my new place! 

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 31 May 2024

A useful groundcover plant for drier conditions is Bergenia 'Sunningdale' (elephant's ears) which has deep-pink, flowers in spring and evergreen leaves that turn red in the autumn.

Jill Raggett

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 12 April 2024

The early magenta-pink flowers of Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (elephant's ears) always look very exotic. This clump forming perennial is ideal for a dry garden with free draining conditions. The large, rounded evergreen leaves take on a purplish shade in winter.

Jill Raggett

[faguscarolinensis]

Caladium bicolor 'Pink Beauty' / 'Pink Beauty' Elephant's Ears at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC