'Spring Fling' Pigsqueak (Bergenia)
Perennial
- Clusters of bright pink flowers & glossy foliage in spring.
- Evergreen foliage transitions to dark purple in fall.
- Easy to grow, resistant to deer & rabbits.
- Zones 4-9, sun to part sun, 12-24” x 10-12” wide at maturity.
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Description
Exceptionally tough and low maintenance, ‘Spring Fling’ thrives in sun to shade and handles cold, heat, and less-than-perfect soils with ease. It’s a reliable choice for borders, mass plantings, and containers providing bold color and texture season after season.
Details
Patent #: PP26337
Common name: Pigsqueak
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), Part Sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12” x 24”
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, summer, fall, winter
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Best for beginners, deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, container plant, ground cover, evergreen
Uses: Border, naturalizing, cottage garden, coastal garden, pollinator garden, foundation planting, massing, accent, cut flower, edging, erosion control
How to Grow
Light: Bergenia thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but performs best in part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average moisture; tolerates drought once established. Do not overwater.
Spacing: 12”
Fertilizing: Fertilizer needs are low. If you have poor soil, feed during the spring growing season with a light application of slow-release fertilizer.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Evergreen in the South but may suffer considerable winter damage in colder climates. To prevent winter damage, add a thin layer of mulch in late fall.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove all damaged foliage in late winter to early spring. Promptly remove spent flowering stems.
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.