Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bergenia cordifolia Flirt Pigsqueak, Heart Leaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak, Elephant Ears,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping
Description:
Clump forming perennial with masses of pink flowers appear on long stems in 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. Petite foliage and over-sized flowers quickly sum up this new Bergenia that you'll cherish. 'Flirt' has tailored upright leaves on an erect but compact clump. A one year old plant of Bergenia 'Flirt' had over thirty flower spikes in the spring! It features gorgeous fall and winter color and is super easy to grow.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
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: Pink
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