Bergenia syn. Megasea, common names of Pigsqueak, Elephant’s ears, Winter begonia, Siberian tea is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial from meadows, rocky moorland, and moist woodland in Central and E. Asia. They have tough, thick rhizomes and distinctive rosettes with leathery, glossy leaves, many coloring well in winter. The clustered flowers are funnel to bell shaped with 5 petals, usually ½ to 1 in. (1.5-2.5cm) across, on short, branched, often red or purple flower stems. Produced mainly in spring.
USES: Woodland gardens, Borders, Groundcovers, Perennial gardens, Alpine and Rock Gardens, Landscaping, Cut flowers, Edging, Beside a pond
Botanical Name: Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow’, ‘Winterglut’, ‘Winterglow’
Common Name: Elephant’s Ears, Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak, Bergenie
Type: Clump-forming Perennial
Flower Color: Rose-red. Deep to mid-green leaves, 12 in. (30cm) long, tinted purple in winter
Flowering Time: Early spring (March to May) and Late Winter
Plant Height: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Plant Width: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Plant Spacing: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)
Light Requirements: Full sun. Tolerates partial shade.
Water Requirements: Moist
Soil Requirements: Humus rich, well drained soil
USDA Zone: 3a - 8b
AHS Heat Zone: 8-1
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
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