{"product_id":"bergenia-dumbo-elephant-ear-perennial-evergreen-shade-plant-pink-flower-bergenia-deer-resistant-groundcover-live-plant","title":"Bergenia 'Dumbo' - Evergreen Shade Perennial with Pink Flowers | Deer Resistant Groundcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergenia ciliata 'Dumbo'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in partial to full shade, 'Dumbo' tolerates various soil types and is resistant to deer and rabbits. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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