| Common Name | Pig squeak |
|---|---|
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Bergenia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Bergenia DRAGONFLY™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | March, April |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It is more elegant, with a smaller habit and narrower leaves than the other Bergenia on the market. The leaves are a shiny red plum color in the winter. |
| Landscape Value | A great and easy evergreen. It can be used in mass plantings, in containers, on banks, in front of the border, or in mixed beds. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 12" / 15" |
| Soil (Garden) (Garden) | Needs good Soil (Garden) porosity, otherwise very tolerant. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
| Comments | An easy, low maintenance plant. |
Bergenia ‘Pink Dragonfly’
Narrow leaves, with brilliant purple winter color, erupt in luscious bright pink flowers in proportion to its foliage on this petite beauty. Truly the Bergenia for people who are looking for multiple seasons of interest.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 12″ / 15″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): March, April
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 75 – 125 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 7 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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