Bergenia

Some hybrids include 'Bressingham White' and 'Bressingham Salmon'For foliage you could try 'Lunar Glow' or 'Tubby Andrews' Hardy, tough-as-nails and year-round interest are among the attributes of this modest genus.

* Bergenia (also called heart-leaved bergenia) is a clump-forming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground cover. * Also commonly called pig squeak because of the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger.

* Bergenia (also called heart-leaved bergenia) is a clump-forming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground cover. * Also commonly called pig squeak because of the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger.

* It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c. * It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender.

* It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c. * It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender.

Bergenias are reliable evergreen perennials and are rabbit and deer resistant. Oval-shaped, thick green leaves measure about 8 inches above the ground, with large flower clusters starting just above the foliage.

This variety is regarded as an improvement over B. The shiny, evergreen, cabbage-like leaves of Bergenia have a unique leathery appearance that is really eye-catching. Any tattered leaves can be removed at that time.

Don't miss this accommodating, somewhat unusual perennial for all your sunny to partly shady garden spots! Zones 4-9. The thick, rubbery leaves make a "pig squeak" sound when rubbed between your fingers, leading to this perennial's popular nickname.

The foliage is evergreen so you'll never want for interest no matter the season. Despite its gentle and appealing looks, this plant is quite the tough customer and is able to withstand just about any soil type or climate conditions.

And you may be wondering about the name Pigsqueak. Easy to start from seed, this evergreen perennial is a must-have in any sunny to partly shaded garden. It comes from the sound made when you rub the large, thick leaves.

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In late winter, just cut away any damaged or dead foliage, and you're ready for another season of beauty! Happy in partial to full shade, this open-pollinated perennial is easy to start from seed, and will naturalize where it is content.

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If it looks sparse, intersperse the shrubs with containers filled with shade-loving flowers.Test the soil under the garden. Not only do these evergreens provide continual shade, the pine needles they drop increases the acidity of the soil.

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