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Bergenia cordifolia Edens Dark Margin

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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bergenia cordifolia Edens Dark Margin Pigsqueak, Heart Leaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak, Elephant Ears,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Clumping, Mat Forming, Rosette

Description:
Clump forming perennial with plump, rounded leaves with pink margins, turning burgundy over winter, adding colour and interest in colder months. Pink flowers appear on short stems from late winter and into spring. Forms an dense groundcover, mass plant for impact. Will tolerate poor soils and dry conditions, but looks much better with a water and a bit of compost added. Bergenias are great planted under deciduous trees and are well suited to border plantings in front of Camellias and Rhododendrons.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Any Any