Bergenia cordifolia ~ Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak blue-bloom (Bark) Synezis

(Bark) Synezis

Jubilee should be planted with others to cross-pollinate to increase yield

flea beetles

pink and white

Franklin’s Gem makes an ideal low hedge or backdrop for flower beds

Bergenia cordifolia ~ Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak blue-bloom (Bark) SynezisHeartleaf Bergenia is an evergreen herbaceous perennial primarily grown as a groundcover. The glossy and toothed heart shaped dark green foliage creates a rosette and turns purple bronze in winter. Dense panicles of dark pink flowers bloom above the foliage in spring. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom