Bergenia ciliata 'Dumbo', Dumbo Bergenia sun or part shade A bit more tolerant of

A bit more tolerant of summer water than some manzanitas

Grows best in well-drained acidic soils in part sun with regular summer water

Trialed and introduced by the US National Arboretum

Mature size: 6-12 in

and will tolerate somewhat heavy soils

Bergenia ciliata 'Dumbo', Dumbo Bergenia sun or part shade A bit more tolerant ofAn astonishing foliage plant with giant 12 inch rounded leaves and a furry surface ("ciliata"). Clusters of soft pink flowers bloom on 12 14 in stems mid spring. Serving suggestion: contrast with Hakonechloa grass or Himalayan maidenhair (Adiantum venustum). Needs intermittent water when grown in shade and regular summer water when grown in the sun. Mature size: 1 ft T x 2 ft W Minimum temperature: 20 F