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    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Rotblum' plant

    How to Grow Bergenia 'Rotblum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • 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
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    Bergenia 'Tubby Andrews'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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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
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    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'

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    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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