Bergenia cordifolia 'Red Bloom' - Heartleaf Bergenia

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia 'Rotblum' (Red Bloom)

Also called Pig-Squeak

  • Clusters of deep pink to red bell-shaped flowers on sturdy stems
  • Thick, glossy, large, dark green leaves turn burgundy in the fall and through the winter.
  • Bergenia cordifolia species tolerate dry, shaded sites
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
  • Flower Height: 40 cm
  • Foliage Height: 30 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
30-40 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 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:
Burgundy
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging