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Bergenia x Eden's Dark Margin

Heartleaf Bergenia (Pig-Squeak)

This bergenia has thick, fleshy, deep green foliage changing to purple as the season progresses. Bell-shaped, pink flowers add a contrast to the foliage.

  • »  Thick, leathery foliage starts deep green and changes to deep purple as the season cools
  • »  Clusters of bell-shaped, pink-purple flowers on long, thick stems
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal
$32.38
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:30-40 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
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Bergenia x 'Eden's Dark Margin'

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 'Eden's Dark Margin'

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.