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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
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)
• 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.