Bergenia x 'Magic Giant' - Heartleaf Bergenia
Bergenia x 'Magic Giant' - Heartleaf Bergenia - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia x 'Magic Giant'

Also called Pig-Squeak

  • Clusters of rose-pink flowers on sturdy red stems
  • Large dark green leathery leaves are overlaid with deep red and purple hues
  • Bloom Time: April to May
  • Flower Height: 50 cm
  • Foliage Height: 40 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
40-50 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:
Early Spring
Spring
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Green (dark)
Bronze
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging