Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut (Winter Glow)'

Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak

Family: Saxifragaceae Saxifrage


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm
Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing