#pigsqueak

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Plant of the Day

Thursday 23 April 2026

The clump-forming evergreen perennial, Bergenia 'Rosi Klose' (elephant's ears, pigsqueak) thrives in the Gravel Garden at the Beth Chatto Garden, Essex, UK.

Jill Raggett

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Bergenia cordifolia (syn. Bergenia crassifolia) (Saxifragaceae)

Apparently this plant is called “pigsqueak,” although I always knew it as “elephant ears” because of the large leaves. Either way, I think some is coming up in the front garden at my new place! 

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 13 January 2021

The glossy, deep green leaves of Bergenia Ballawley hybrids (elephant’s ears, pigsqueak) turn a reddish-bronze in winter. In the spring there will be sprays of bright pink spring flowers on red stems but the winter foliage is great addition to the garden in winter. To thrive the plant needs a well-drained soil in full sun and will cope with a poor soil.

Jill Raggett

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Bergenia Cordifolia " Pig Squeak" makes a lovely addition to the spring garden. But it doesn't end there, its colourful, waxy leaves provide year round interest! #bergenia #pigsqueak #magenta #pinkflowers #locallygrown #brantford #buylocal #plantsale #perennial #perennialsplus #perennials #plantsofinstagram (at Perennials Plus) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccvd9S5uBV9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Plant of the Day

Friday 29 January 2016

Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby' (elephant’s ears, pigsqueak) and Galanthus (snowdrop) greet visitors at the entrance of the Winter Garden at Cambridge Botanic Gardens, U.K. This Bergenia grows as neat clusters of distinctive leathery evergreen leaves with finely serrated edges which in winter turn a polished dark burgundy above to contrast with lighter pink below. In spring the leaves turn green again and the plant has upright stems of deep-rose pink flowers. Notice how the grass edging to the beds acts as a frame and helps lead the eye down the path.

Jill Raggett