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    • Photo of Bergenia purpurascens foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Bergenia purpurascens

    Also Known As

    • Winter Red Bergenia
    • Winter Red Pigsqueak

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 10"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Bergenia purpurascens plant details

    Bergenia purpurascens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia purpurascens

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia purpurascens

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dense, nodding clusters of deep-pinkish-purple on 10-12" stalks and large glossy leaves which are a striking deep purple in winter identify this perennial from high mountain slopes in Nepal?s Himalayas. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Glossy round leaves in a clump a foot or two tall and wide, with pinky-purple flowers in the spring. The best thing about this plant, however, is the way the foliage turns an intense beet purple-red in the fall and stays that way all winter. Very striking, especially paired with lighter foliage to set it off, like a silver leaf Cyclamen hederifolium. Prefers moist shade, but quite tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Zone 4.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Bergenia purpurascens plant

    How to Grow Bergenia purpurascens

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly'

    aka Pink Dragonfly Elephant Ears, Pink Dragonfly Pigsqueak

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' flower, form by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Bergenia 'Tubby Andrews'

    aka Bergenia cordifolia 'Tubby Andrews', Tri-Color Pigsqueak, Tubby Andrews Elephant Ears, Tubby Andrews Pigsqueak

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Bergenia 'Tubby Andrews' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter'

    aka Dixter Elephant Ears, Dixter Pigsqueak

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Bergenia ciliata 'Dixter' foliage by plant lust
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    Bergenia cordifolia 'Lunar Glow'

    aka Bergenia 'Lunar Glow', Lunar Glow Elephant Ears, Lunar Glow Pigsqueak

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Bergenia cordifolia 'Lunar Glow' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Bergenia 'Abendglocken'

    aka Bergenia 'Evening Bells', Bergenia abendglocken, Abendglocken Elephant Ears, Abendglocken Pigsqueak, Abendglocken Saxifrage, Evening Bells Elephant Ears, Evening Bells Pigsqueak, Evening Bells Saxifrage

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Bergenia 'Abendglocken' flower, foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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