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Bergenia x Eroica

Heartleaf Bergenia (Pig-Squeak)

Wavy, green foliage will turn to shades of copper-red for the winter. Long stems of magenta-purple blooms brighten up the spring garden.

  • »  Magenta-purple flowers on thick, long stems
  • »  Dark green foliage has a crinkled edge, turning copper-red as the season cools
  • »  One of the best for winter colour
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal
$31.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:30-45 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Evergreen
Fall Color
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Spring
Habit
Clumping
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Red
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Rock garden
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Bergenia x 'Eroica'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Bergenia x 'Eroica'

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.