Bergenia 'Ripple Effect'
Bergenia 'Ripple Effect', known as pig squeak, has very large architectural leaves and white spring flowers.
Description:
'Ripple Effect' is a bold and unique deciduous Bergenia! This pig squeak has massive circular leaves up to 13 inches wide offering interesting texture with serrated edges and wavy margins with a robust habit forming clumps up to 28 inches high and 36 inches wide. If you're a foliage person you will love this cultivar. White spring flowers emerge between the large leaves. Use as a focal point or as a ground cover or mix with other foliage types in the shady garden. Pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Pig Squeak
Family: Saxifragaceae (The Saxifrage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp rocky woodland and meadows.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
Asia and the Pacific - North Central and Eastern Asia
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