'Miss Piggy' Pigsqueak (Bergenia)
Perennial
- 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.
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Description
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
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
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.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.