Bergenia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Bergenia is an evergreen perennial grown for its broad, glossy leaves and clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom in early spring. It is well suited to garden beds, borders, woodland gardens, and groundcover plantings in cool to temperate climates. The plant grows best in partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Its dense foliage provides year-round ornamental interest in the landscape.

Features

• Evergreen perennial flowering plant
• Produces clusters of pink to purple flowers
• Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and groundcover plantings
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Broad, glossy evergreen foliage
• Performs well in moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for ornamental landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Bergenia cordifolia
• Common Name (US): Pig Squeak
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming evergreen perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C) in moist, well-drained growing medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained, organically rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 12-18 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart