Bergenia cordifolia ~ Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak blue-bloom pink and white

pink and white

The elliptical blue green foliage turns shades of purple-red in fall

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

Candy Tuff

Bergenia cordifolia ~ Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak blue-bloom pink and whiteHeartleaf 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