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Heartleaf
Bergenia
Bergenia
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Description:
The shiny, evergreen, cabbage-like leaves of Bergenia have a unique leathery
appearance that is really eye-catching. This plant gets its common name,
"Pig Squeak", from the sound the leaf makes when rubbed between two fingers.
From early to late spring, bright red flowers appear in clusters on thick
stems just above the foliage. These flowers and the leaves are both
long-lasting when cut for bouquets. During the fall and winter months,
the leaves take on remarkable reddish-bronze hues which remain until spring
when they turn back to green. Any tattered leaves can be removed at that
time.
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| Common Name: |
Saxifraga, Heartleaf Bergenia,
Pig Squeak |
| Botanical
Name: |
Bergenia |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Performs best in rich,
moisture-retentive soil. It dislikes heavy soils and standing water. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Thrives in almost any
sunlight, but partial shade is best. |
| Attributes: |
Deer resistant, rabbit
resistant, evergreen, ground cover, good edging plant, good rock garden
plant |
| Pests: |
-- |
| Diseases: |
-- |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Aster,
Blue Star, Columbine,
Autumn Fern, Japanese Painted Fern, Forget-Me-Not,
Hardy Geranium, Lungwort,
Cushion Spurge, Starflower,
Sweet Woodruff |
| Care: |
Propagate by division in early spring or by
seed. Divisions should be replanted fairly deep into the soil. Fertilize with
Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer every few weeks during the growing
season (see water & fertilizer schedule) Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Bergenia 'Winter Glow' ('Winterglut')
Heartleaf Bergenia, Saxifraga
zones 3-8
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 Description:
Attractive cabbage-like foliage makes a very decorative ground cover,
rockery plant or adds a lush element to the perennial border. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; colorful fall foliage |
| Height: |
12-15" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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