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'Miss Piggy' Pigsqueak (Bergenia)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Welcome in spring! Enjoy bunches of sweet pink flower clusters in early-mid spring.
  • The perfect perennial for partially sunny spots.
  • Thick green foliage looks attractive even after the plant has finished blooming.
  • Zones 4-9, Sun, Part Shade and Shade, 18" tall x 32" wide at maturity.
Zone 4-9
Light part sun/shade
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More Information

Description Gardeners without sunny gardens can rejoice! With 'Miss Piggy' pigsqueak (Bergenia cordifolia) you can enjoy sweet pink flowers, even in shady spots. Forming clusters of pink blooms in early to mid-spring, this perennial is an excellent option for growing in flowerbeds that are typically too shady for flowering bulbs. It also looks great in a mixed container! Its thick green leaves are both deer and rabbit resistant and provide interest long past this perennial's spring bloom time.

Commonly called pigsqueak due to the noise it makes when rubbing its leaves between your fingers, this charming perennial is sure to add some joy to your garden each year.
Details Botanical name: Bergenia cordifolia 'Miss Piggy'
Patent #: USPP 32,132
Common name: Pigsqueak
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), Shade (>4 hour sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 16-18" tall x 28-32"wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Early spring, midspring, late spring
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners, Proven Winners
Uses: Ground cover, border plant, container gardening, cut flower
How To Grow Soil: Tolerant of a wide range of soils. It prefers to be grown in rich, moist, and well-draining soil.
Light: Does best in part sun but is tolerant of any sun exposure.
Water: Has average water needs, does not like to be overwatered.
Spacing: 28-32"
Fertilizing: No special care is needed. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Apply a layer of mulch in the fall to protect plant roots.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove old foliage in late winter-early spring. Remove spent flowering stems throughout the season.

Ideas & Inspo

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Customer Reviews

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E.J.

Arrived in good shape

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L.M. (California)

I have no idea what this plant is going to become, but it certainly has attitude. It’s in a nice big pot , very green with well formed leaves. A pet plant that is very pleasant to look at.,So to are the two Tuff stuff hydrangea. Thanks for asking and along with the plants the folks I have spoken to and the service I have gotten I, I can only say I wish I had more room for more plants.
You are the best!

J
J.S.

Love the pigsqueak, they stand up to Oklahoma heat.

J
J.S.

Love my pigsqueak! They arrived well packed and healthy. I got them planted and they are doing well. Thanks GGP!

C
C. (South Carolina)
Just what I was looking for...

The Miss Piggy Pigsqueaks are doing great. They've been planted for about a month and two of the eight are already blooming. They are in almost full shade and thriving!