Bergenia Peppermint Patty #1 PW

Common Name: Pigsqueak, Heartleaf Bergenia

A very unique look for Bergenia. White flowers have a pink throat with color radiating down each petal. The petals are then edged with a matching thin pink picotee margin. Individual flowers are above average in size at 1¼” wide. By the flowers, stems are bright rose pink before transitioning to green near the base. Wavy, serrated leaves are extra thick with prickly toothed edges.

Bergenias are reliable evergreen perennials and are rabbit and deer resistant.

Characteristics:

• Height: 22.0 Inches
• Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
• Flower Color: White Shades, Pink shades
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun), Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies, Bee Friendly
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
• Seasonal Interest: Evergreen
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc