Miss Piggy Pig Squeak (Bergenia cordifolia 'Miss Piggy')
ber-GEN-ee-ah kor-dih-FOE-lee-ah 'Miss Piggy'

Evergreen Perennial Low, Spreading, Mounded in the Saxifragaceae Family
Bright pink, bell-shaped flowers rise above large, glossy dark-green leaves that take on bronze-red tones in winter -- a bold, reliable pigsqueak selection bred for extra-large foliage and consistent color.

Bergenia cordifolia 'Miss Piggy' (US Plant Patent 32,132) was bred by Hans A. Hansen for Walters Gardens as a self-pollinated seedling of Bergenia 'Sakura,' selected for a larger, more substantial leaf and more consistent pink flower color than its parent. Its large, glossy, deep green leaves form a low, spreading mound and take on attractive bronze-red tones through the winter months. In early to late spring, heavily-branched panicles of bell-shaped flowers open a lighter pink and deepen to a richer pink as they mature, held on reddish stems above the foliage for about a month. Like other Bergenia, its common name 'pigsqueak' comes from the squeaking sound its leaves make when rubbed between the fingers.

Pros

  • Bright, consistently-colored pink spring flowers on reddish stems
  • Extra-large, glossy evergreen foliage that turns bronze-red in winter
  • Adaptable to full sun through full shade
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Flowers last well as cut flowers

Cons

  • Dislikes heavy, poorly-drained soil and standing water
  • Can attract vine weevil, slugs, and snails
  • Susceptible to leaf spot in humid, poorly-ventilated sites
  • Early flowers can be damaged by a late spring frost
Highlights
  • Patented selection (US PP 32,132) bred by Walters Gardens
  • Larger foliage and more consistent flower color than its parent, Bergenia 'Sakura'
  • Evergreen leaves with striking bronze-red winter color
  • Naturally resistant to deer and rabbits
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 16 - 18 inches tall. 28 - 32 inches wide.
Growth Rate Medium
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil of average to rich fertility. Dislikes heavy, poorly-drained soil and standing water, so avoid low spots or dense clay that stays wet.
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Evergreen, Full Shade, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rock Garden, Groundcover, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period April To June
Flower Color Light Pink To Deep Pink
Foliage Color Deep Green
 

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Its bold foliage and pink spring flowers pair well with other shade-tolerant, deer-resistant companions such as hostas, astilbes, and ferns.
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2023 : 03/02 - 09/10

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