Bergenia cordifolia - Heartleaf Bergenia

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia

Also called Pig-Squeak

  • Pink flowers on red stems
  • Heart-shaped leaves have toothed edges
  • Evergreen foliage turns reddish-bronze as the season cools
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
40-45 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Bergenia will tolerate a wide range of soils, lighting and moisture conditions, but grows best in partial sun, and moist, rich, humus soil. Bergenia are evergreen, so remove only damaged and tattered foliage as necessary. They can be affected by vine weevil, so applying beneficial nematodes twice a year may be required.

Additional Notes about Heartleaf Bergenia:


Its common name Pigsqueak is derived from the sound of rubbing two wet leaves together, causing a noise similar to a "pig's squeak".

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
Early Spring
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Bronze
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging