Bergenia earned the common name Pigsqueak due to the squeaky sounds the leaves make as they are rubbed together. This new genus for the Proven Winners perennial collection is appropriately named 'Miss Piggy'. Bright pink flowers top thick, dark green, glossy leaves. Miss Piggy' will jumpstart your spring garden with its brilliant blooms. It is a very long bloomer and a great foliage plant after it is finished blooming.
- Height: 41-45 cm (16-18 in)
- Spread: 71-75 cm (28-30 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
- Sun or Shade: sun to shade
- Bloom Time: spring
- Leaf Colour: glossy green
- Bloom Colour: bright pink
- Critter Resistance: deer nd rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Bergenia likes rich, well drained soil enriched with compost. It is usually grown in part shade but will tolerate full sun if kept moist. Clean up old foliage in the spring just as new growth starts to keep the plant looking neat.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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