{"product_id":"red-bloom-bergenia","title":"Red Bloom Bergenia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRose-Red Spring Flowers Over Bold Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bloom Bergenia (\u003cem\u003eBergenia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Bloom') tops the tough, leathery-leaved perennial known as pigsqueak with clusters of rich rose-red flowers in spring. Its bold, glossy rounded leaves stay evergreen and flush deep burgundy in winter, giving four-season structure. Adaptable from sun to shade, deer-resistant, and reliably hardy, it's a dependable choice for borders and edges in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Bloom Bergenia Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBergenia 'Red Bloom'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 in. tall, 14–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to full shade (very adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRose-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay; prefers moist, rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F; evergreen foliage turns burgundy in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, glossy, leathery; evergreen with winter color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season edging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bold evergreen leaves give year-round structure and burgundy winter color, with rose-red spring flowers. Space 14–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile sun-to-shade beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy in both. Pair with hostas, heuchera, and spring bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Adaptable to most soils; keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Red Bloom Bergenia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 14–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Red Bloom Bergenia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture but tolerates short dry spells; water during droughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is it called pigsqueak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRubbing a leaf between your fingers makes a squeaking sound — a fun trait of bergenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it stay evergreen in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leathery leaves persist through winter, often turning rich burgundy — valuable winter interest, greening up again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth — bergenia is unusually adaptable, thriving from full sun to full shade with adequate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Bergenia (Bergenia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A double cherry-blossom-pink pigsqueak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera (Coral Bells):\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful foliage to pair at the border front.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315434213681,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/red-bloom-bergenia.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/red-bloom-bergenia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}