Bergenia x 'Winter Glow'
Pigsqueak
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Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Description
This evergreen is sure to be noticed with its shiny, cabbage-like leaves that have an unusually thick rubbery feel that makes a 'pig squeak' sound when rubbed between your fingers. Bergenia 'Winter Glow' has clusters of bright red flowers from early to late spring that will provide long lasting cut blooms for bouquets. During the fall and winter months the leaves of 'Winter Glow' turn a reddish-bronze hue and return to green in the spring. This plant is considered an improvement over Bergenia 'Rotblum' and the climate in Michigan is conducive for possible reblooming in the fall. A versatile plant for use as a groundcover, edging, or container gardening.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Blooming
Blooms in the spring and sometimes again in the fall. Flower colors can be white, red and various pinks. Funnel-shaped, 5-petaled borne on red or purple flower stems.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Growth
Clump-forming, evergreen perennials. Bergenias have a wide range of light needs, but in the warmest of climates they will do best with a partial shade. Otherwise, if the climate is cool enough, they can thrive with full sun. Grow Bergenia in a woodland garden or border. Also works as a groundcover.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Planting
Plant the seedlings during fall. Root rhizome sections from seed-raised plants every 3-5 years in spring or autumn.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Pest
Snails and slugs can cause trouble, along with weevils, caterpillars, and foliar nematode. Other problems include fungal leaf spots and rhizome rot.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Interesting facts
There are only about 6-8 species of Bergenia. B. cordata is often planted in gardens.
Pigsqueak (Bergenia x 'Winter Glow') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Can tolerate poor soil, but cannot bear heat and drought. Poor soil enhances winter leaf color.
