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Bergenia cordifolia Winterglut ('Winter Glow')

Heartleaf Bergenia (Pig-Squeak)

Heavily textured, heart-shaped, evergreen leaves show off red flowers. Excellent, vivid, deep ruby-red fall and winter foliage.

  • »  Clusters of deep pink to red, bell-shaped flowers on sturdy stems
  • »  Thick, glossy, large, dark green foliage turns burgundy in the fall and through the winter.
  • »  Bergenia cordifolia species tolerate dry, shaded sites
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring
  • »  Flower Height: 40 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 30 cm

1gal
$20.83
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
• Burgundy
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut'

"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 'Winterglut'

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.