Bergenia 'Rotblum'

Also Known As

Bergenia cordifolia 'Rotblum'
Heartleaf Bergenia
Pigsqueak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Bergenia 'Rotblum' plant details

Bergenia 'Rotblum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Rotblum'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Rotblum'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The common names of "Pigsqueak" belies the beauty and usefulness of Bergenia, a very popular perennial in Europe that's gaining acclaim here as an outstanding foliage plant for year around appeal. 'Rotblum' ('Red Beauty') is an improved selection with beautiful red fall and winter color. Early spring (March - May) flowers are pinky-red, with green leaves that turn shades of red, scarlet and purple. Habit is a creeping, spreading, clumping/rhizomatous ground cover, mostly evergreen. It's useful in the rock garden and suitable for cut flowers.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Bergenia Red Beauty, This saxifraga perennial has neat mounds of leathery dark green foliage up to 6" tall. Evergreen in sun to deep shade, producing thick spikes 18-24" in spring bearing bright red magnificent flowers. One year old well developed 4" pots.