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Bergenia cordifolia

Heartleaf Bergenia (Pig-Squeak)

An evergreen in most climates, with large, glossy leaves that take on rich, bronzy-red hues and hold clusters of nodding flowers.

  • »  Pink flowers on red stems
  • »  Round, heart-shaped leaves have toothed edges
  • »  Evergreen foliage turns reddish-bronze as the season cools
  • »  Bergenia cordifolia species tolerate dry, shaded sites
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:40-45 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Bergenia cordifolia

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 cordifolia

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.