Product Description
Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' PPAF (20)ct Flat
Common Name: Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak
Find your garden's fairytale ending with 'Happily Ever After' Bergenia. This perennial Pigsqueak will impress early in the season with large clusters of near-white flowers on tall, sturdy scapes. The stems of the flower scapes are a dark red, providing contrast between the flowers and foliage. Dark green leaves grow to a massive size, with a rippled edge to each leaf. While this plant is capable of growing from full sun to shade, it will thrive when given additional moisture in full sun and afternoon shade in the south.
Bergenia can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is most impressive when used as a durable, evergreen groundcover, but it can also be used in containers and rock gardens. It is quite effective at softening the hard edges of pavement and also works well as an edging or filler plant in flower borders.
Height: 10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-22.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Spring to Late Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Edging, Ground Cover, Salt Tolerant, Small
Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is a captivating evergreen perennial that thrives in shady gardens. It features large, glossy green leaves with rippled edges and delicate white flowers with a hint of pink that bloom in the spring. This low-maintenance plant is a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels and can be used in various landscape applications.
Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is a hybrid variety, likely originating in Asia. It is an evergreen perennial, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year. This characteristic distinguishes it from some other Bergenia varieties that go dormant in colder months.
This Bergenia cultivar has a bold presence with its massive dark green leaves and rippled edges. It boasts tall, sturdy, dark red stems that add a striking contrast to the foliage and flowers. In the spring, clusters of near-white flowers bloom on these stems, creating a welcome display after the winter. The flowers are not fragrant but attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
'Happily Ever After' has a compact, clump-forming growth habit. It typically reaches a height of 10 to 12 inches with an 18 to 22-inch spread.
- Botanical name Bergenia 'Happily Ever After'
- Common name Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak
- Zone 4-8
- Sun exposure Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (>4 hours shade)
- Height 10-12"
- Width 18-22"
- Flower color White
- Foliage color Green
- Bloom time Early to late spring
- Features Pollinator friendly, early bloomer, deer resistant, rabbit resistant
- Uses Alpine and rock, Container gardening, Edging, Beginner friendly, Ground cover, Massing, Ornamental, Slopes, Small spaces, Cut flowers
Care Requirements
Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. It thrives in almost any amount of sunlight, but partial shade is ideal. In northern regions, it can tolerate full sun, but in the south, it benefits from afternoon shade.
This Bergenia prefers evenly moist but not soggy soil. While it is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture promotes optimal growth. Be careful not to overwater, as root rot can occur in overly saturated soil.
Happily Ever After is generally low-maintenance and resilient to pests and diseases. It is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a good choice for gardens frequented by these animals.
To maintain a tidy appearance and promote new growth, trim away any tattered leaves in early spring. After flowering, deadhead the spent blooms to encourage further blooming and maintain a neat appearance.
While this Bergenia is hardy, it may experience some winter damage in colder climates. Consider providing a layer of mulch for protection during harsh winters.
Design Tips Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is a versatile plant that can be incorporated into various garden styles. Its low-growing habit and attractive foliage make it an excellent ground cover for shady areas. It can also be used to edge pathways and walkways, adding a touch of softness to hardscaping.
In woodland gardens, Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' blends seamlessly with other shade-loving plants, such as ferns, hostas, and heucheras. Its bold foliage provides a striking contrast to finer textures, creating visual interest.
Consider using Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' in containers to add a touch of greenery to patios and balconies. Its compact size makes it well-suited for container gardening, and its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is a delightful addition to any shade garden. Its large, glossy leaves, delicate white flowers, and adaptability to various growing conditions make it a standout perennial. As a low-maintenance and hardy plant, it is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels of experience. Whether used as a ground cover, edging plant, or container specimen, Bergenia 'Happily Ever After' is sure to bring beauty and resilience to your garden. Its evergreen nature ensures year-round interest, and its ability to attract pollinators makes it a valuable addition to any garden ecosystem.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
