'Peppermint Patty' Pigsqueak (Bergenia)

PERENNIAL - Proven Winners®

Unique Flower Color,
Large 1.25" Blooms,
Great For Sun or Shade

$18.99

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Size: PW - Quart Pot PW - Quart Pot PW - 8" Pot

Description

(Pigsqueak) A perennial for sun or shade, Bergenia 'Peppermint Patty' is a very versatile addition to the garden. 'Peppermint Patty' stands 22 inches tall and spreads to 18 inches wide. This unique-looking bergenia features white flowers that have a pink throat that bleeds into each of the petals. The flowers can vary from white shades to deep pink shades depending on how much 'bleed' has occurred. The flowers are larger than most averaging 1.25 inches wide. The thick glossy green foliage has wavy, serrated edges. Hardy in zones 4-8, bergenia is an evergreen perennial that is deer and rabbit resistant. Blooming early to late spring, 'Peppermint Patty' attracts butterflies and pollinators to the garden. Planted in average to fertile soil, bergenia makes a great border, ground cover, or addition to rock gardens and container gardens. Salt tolerant and easy to grow, Bergenia 'Peppermint Patty' is part of the Proven Winners® Perennial collection.

More Details

Name: Bergenia 'Peppermint Patty' PP35,646
Common Name: Pigsqueak
Sunlight: Full Shade (0-4 hrs.), Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Max Height: 1 - 2 Feet
Max Spread: 16 - 18 Inches
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Evergreen
Design Use: Border, Container, Ground Cover

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