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Common
name: 'Bressinham Ruby' or "Pigsqueak"
Latin name: Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressinham Ruby'
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Zone: 3 -
8
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 14"
Spread: 16" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, April - May
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 12+
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Pictured: Pigsqueak
Bergenia
'Bressinham Ruby' |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Pigsqueak in full sun to partial shade in fertile well drained soil.
Bressinham Ruby tolerates poor soils well. Space new container grown plants
18" - 24" apart. Bergenia dislikes high temperatures and
long periods of drought. Flowers and foliage can be cut and used
in fresh floral arrangements
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Bergenia plants at your local Garden Center.
Plants should be divided in the spring every 3 to 5 years to
maintain vigor.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Fungal leaf spot or slugs. |
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