Bergenia 'Dumbo' - Evergreen Shade Perennial with Pink Flowers | Deer Resistant Groundcover

Bergenia ciliata 'Dumbo' is an evergreen perennial known for its large, fuzzy elephant ear-like leaves and clusters of pink flowers that bloom in spring. This compact plant forms a clumping mound of foliage, providing year-round interest in shade gardens, woodland borders, and containers.

Thriving in partial to full shade, 'Dumbo' tolerates various soil types and is resistant to deer and rabbits. Its bold foliage adds texture and contrast to garden beds throughout the seasons.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Evergreen Perennial
• Botanical Name: Bergenia ciliata 'Dumbo'
• Foliage: Large fuzzy green leaves with year-round interest
• Flower Color: Pink
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Growth Habit: Clumping
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Loving, Low Maintenance

Uses

• Shade and woodland gardens
• Borders and edging
• Groundcover plantings
• Containers and patio planters
• Cottage gardens
• Year-round evergreen interest

Planting Partners

• Astilbe
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Hosta
• Ferns
• Brunnera

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-draining soil.
• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment.
• Prefers partial to full shade.
• Remove spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Divide mature clumps every few years to encourage vigorous growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.