Bergenia 'Fairytale Romance'

Scientific Name: Bergenia x hybrida

Common Name: Pigsqueak

Hardiness Zone: 4–9

Hardiness Degree: -34°C (-30°F)

Blooming Season: Early to Mid-Spring

Plant Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

Characteristics: Glossy evergreen foliage with large, leathery leaves that often turn bronze-red in colder months; produces soft pink bell-shaped flowers held on sturdy red stems, excellent for shade gardens and mixed borders, deer and rabbit resistant

Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Fertilize: Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring

Spacing: 12–18 inches

Height: 12–16 inches (up to 20 inches in bloom)

Width: 12–18 inches

Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates morning sun)