Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bergenia cordifolia Bressingham White Pigsqueak, Heart Leaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak, Elephant Ears,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping
Description:
Clump forming perennial with thick, large, rounded leaves. Masses of white flowers appear tall stems in Spring, remove to encourage a longer flowering period. Forms an dense groundcover, mass plant for impact. Great for borders and perennial gardens. Grows 35cm x 35cm.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Saxifragaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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