'Once Upon a Dream' Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak Bergenia hybrid
- Part Shade to Shade
- Sun
- Early Spring
- Spring
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Details
10 - 12 Inches22 - 26 Inches22 - 26 Inches25cm - 30cm56cm - 66cm56cm - 66cmFeatures
An early season stunner, 'Once Upon a Dream' will delight the spring garden with tall flower scapes of carmine pink flowers. Dark red stems carry interest down to the canopy of deep green leaves.
Salt TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpacing:22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cmSpread:22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Pink ShadesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green ShadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverMaintenance Notes:Bergenia thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but partial shade is ideal. In northern regions, it will grow in full sun, but it needs afternoon shade in the south. In either region, plants will always perform the best in rich, moisture-retentive soil. However, it dislikes heavy soils and standing water.
'Once Upon a Dream' Bergenia hybrid USPP