4.5 Inch Bergenia Tubby Andrews Live Plant | Variegated Elephant Ears | Evergreen Shade Perennial | Pink Spring Flowers

Add year-round color and bold foliage to your shade garden with Bergenia 'Tubby Andrews', a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its large variegated leaves and vibrant spring flowers. Cream, yellow, and green foliage develops rich bronze and red tones during cooler weather, providing outstanding multi-season interest. In early to mid-spring, clusters of bright pink flowers rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Easy to grow and exceptionally low maintenance, 'Tubby Andrews' is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and mass plantings where its colorful foliage provides texture throughout the year.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Bergenia 'Tubby Andrews'
• Common Name: Elephant Ears
• Pot Size: 4.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches
• Foliage: Variegated Green, Cream, and Yellow, Aging to Bronze-Red in Winter
• Flower Color: Bright Pink
• Bloom Time: Early to Mid-Spring
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Full Sun in Cooler Climates)
• Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• Colorful variegated evergreen foliage
• Bright pink spring flowers
• Excellent year-round interest
• Deer resistant
• Pollinator friendly
• Low-maintenance perennial
• Ideal for shade gardens

Perfect For
• Woodland Gardens
• Shade Borders
• Foundation Plantings
• Containers
• Groundcover
• Cottage Gardens
• Mixed Perennial Beds

Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Hostas
• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Pulmonaria

Plant Care
Grow in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly during the first growing season while plants establish. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and trim damaged foliage as needed. Apply mulch in colder climates to help protect roots. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, and vine weevils, especially during wet weather.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy, well-rooted live plant in a 4.5-inch nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to retain moisture and protect foliage during shipping.
• Plant appearance naturally varies throughout the seasons.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to help protect live plants.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor leaf loss or slight wilting during shipping is normal and plants recover quickly with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in appearance throughout the growing season.
• Winter foliage often develops attractive bronze and red tones.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• Nursery pot dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.