Bergenia Miss Piggy
Pigsqueak
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.
