Bergenia 'Spring Fling' Plants

Out of the gloom of winter comes forth this remarkable spring blooming perennial! Spring fling is an improved cultivar of bergenia or pig squeak with strong upright stalks full of magnificent pink blooms.  The blooming stalks are reddish with the blooms being a magenta-pink with darker pink eyes.  In the cold weather of fall, winter, and spring the foliage turns a deep purple almost black shade which is radiant when the plants are out of bloom but also offsets the blooms beautifully in the spring.  One of the heaviest bloom sets of any bergenia.  A top choice for the front of the garden border.
Mature Plant Size: 24" Tall, 12" Spread, 12" foliage when out of bloom
Bloom Time: Spring; may rebloom in fall in mild climates
Light Exposure: Full - Part Sun
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.0
Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Fertilizer:  If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually.  It is only recommended to use liquid fertilizers when the growth is slow, and this is not normally needed.
Container Size: 4.5" Pot