Border plant ID please.

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  1. AKULA

    AKULA Apprentice Gardener

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    I have been given these leafy border plants, but have no idea what they are. Can anyone identify them for me, the apparently exhibit a red/purple flower in early spring.

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    looks like Bergenia
     
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    I think you're right Pete.:thumb:

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    Bergenia, AKA Elephants Ears.:gnthb:
     
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    I third that - Bergenia.
     
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    I fourth that
     
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    Bergenia it is then, thanks very much folks!

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