
Bergenia - Bressingham Ruby
The Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, also known at Bergenia Pigsqueak or Heartleaf, is a popular ground cover that is great for weed-smothering.
Being a vigorous spreader, it is great in rock gardens or as a border plant. The paddle-shaped leaves turn burgundy in cold weather with short clusters of pink flowers on stout stems.
The deep rosy-red flowers show from mid to late spring and are a great contrast with its foliage.
Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ should be planted in full shade, but will tolerate some morning sun. It has a plant height of 14” and a spread of 12” wide.
Try planting Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ with Japanese Painted Fern or Pulmonairia ‘Mrs. Moon’.
It is definitely a perennial that should not be left out of any garden!
* Deer resistant
* Rabbit resistant
* Fall color
Plant Facts
| Family | Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Rich Maroon |
| Mature Height | 2 feet |
| Mature Spread | 12 inches |
| Soil | Normal, Sandy, Clay |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Moisture | Dry to Moist |
| Mature Form | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Fall Color | Red |
| Bloom Period | Spring |




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