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    Bergenia 'Sakura'

    Also Known As

    • Bergenia 'Dragonfly Sakura'
    • Bergenia DRAGONFLY™ 'Sakura'
    • Sakura Pigsqueak

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Bergenia 'Sakura' plant details

    Bergenia 'Sakura' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Sakura'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Sakura'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The semi-double pink spring flowers of this compact ?elephant ear? plant look like cherry blossoms (thus sukura'); its round glossy evergreen foliage is deep-purple in winter... a stunner for the border. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Thick, oval, glossy green leaves under-gird huge rose-pink to cherry blossom flower clusters atop stout red stems in early spring. "Sakura" translates to "cherry blossom". Leaves become a dramatic glossy purple-black in winter. This is a great plant to contrast with something fine and ferny, to cover a bank, or to accompany other plants in a container. Full sun makes it look beat up; part sun or shade yields much prettier results. Do not underestimate the too-oft-inappropriately-used Bergenia! Let's give it a new lease on life.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    "Sakura" means "cherry blossom" in Japanese which is a fitting name for this semi-double- to double-flowered bergenia that looks like and blooms at the same time as the cherry trees. Dragonfly 'Sakura' has a compact habit and evergreen foliage with purple black tones in winter.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    These pink semi double flowers reminded us of cherry blossoms and "Sakura" means "cherry blossoms" in Japanese. DRAGONFLY™ 'Sakura' has a compact habit like B. 'Pink Dragonfly' but with double to semi-double pink flowers. Besides the lovely double pink flowers in spring, it is evergreen with purple black winter leaves.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Sakura' plant

    How to Grow Bergenia 'Sakura'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • 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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