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Bergenia cordifolia Pink

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Bergenia cordifolia Pink 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 pink flowers appear on long stems in winter and 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.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 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

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