Bergenia earned the common name Pigsqueak due to the squeaky sounds the leaves make as they are rubbed together. This new genus for the Proven Winners perennial collection is appropriately named 'Miss Piggy'! In early spring, a stunning display of bright pink flowers top the thick, dark green, glossy leaves. Compared to 'Sakura', 'Miss Piggy' has more consistent pink flower color, a larger canopy of foliage, and broader, more substantial leaves. The perfect choice to jumpstart your garden after the snow melts.
Bergenias are reliable evergreen perennials and are rabbit and deer resistant.
Height:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
28.0-32.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Bergenia thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but partial shade is ideal. In northern regions, it will grow in full sun, but it needs afternoon shade in the south. In either region, plants will always perform the best in rich, moisture-retentive soil. However, it dislikes heavy soils and standing water.
Propagate by division in early spring or by seed. Divisions should be replanted fairly deep into the soil.
Height:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
28.0-32.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Bergenia thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but partial shade is ideal. In northern regions, it will grow in full sun, but it needs afternoon shade in the south. In either region, plants will always perform the best in rich, moisture-retentive soil. However, it dislikes heavy soils and standing water.
Propagate by division in early spring or by seed. Divisions should be replanted fairly deep into the soil.
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