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Bergenia, Pigsqueak 'Baby Doll'

Bergenia

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Bergenia (ber-GEN-ee-a)

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Synonym

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Danger

N/A

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

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Other Details

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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