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Description
Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby, also known as Heart-leaved Bergenia or Pig Squeak, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to central and northern Asia, including Siberia and China. The plant is named after the German botanist Karl August von Bergen.The plant produces large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 12 inches in length and 6 inches in width. The leaves are green in color and turn reddish-bronze in the fall and winter. The plant also produces clusters of deep pink or ruby-red flowers on thick stalks that can grow up to 16 inches in height.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Bergenia |
Appearance
Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby grows up to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches in width. The plant produces large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 12 inches in length and 6 inches in width. The leaves are green in color and turn reddish-bronze in the fall and winter. The plant also produces clusters of deep pink or ruby-red flowers on thick stalks that can grow up to 16 inches in height.
Care Guide
To care for Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby, it is recommended to:- Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.- Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.- Plant the plant in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Place the plant in partial to full shade.- The plant is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby is generally disease-resistant and pest-free. However, the plant may be susceptible to crown rot if planted in poorly-draining soil or overwatered.
Habitat
Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby is native to central and northern Asia, including Siberia and China. The plant grows in woodland areas, along streams and rivers, and on rocky slopes.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby tolerate full sun?
A: Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby prefers partial to full shade and may burn if exposed to direct sunlight.
Q: How often should I water Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby?
A: Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Q: What is the blooming season of Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby?
A: Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby blooms in the spring, typically from March to May.
Q: How can I propagate Bergenia Cordifolia Bressingham Ruby?
A: The plant can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Related Plants
– Bergenia Cordifolia- Bergenia Ciliata- Bergenia Purpurascens
References
– “Bergenia Cordifolia ‘Bressingham Ruby'” at Missouri Botanical Garden- “Bergenia Cordifolia ‘Bressingham Ruby'” at Royal Horticultural Society- “Bergenia Cordifolia ‘Bressingham Ruby'” at Plant Delights Nursery
