Proven Winners Pigsqueak True

About this plant

Bergenia cordifolia 'Miss Piggy', also known as Proven Winners Pigsqueak True, is a truly remarkable perennial. Its defining feature is the impressive foliage: large, leathery, heart-shaped leaves with a beautiful, glossy finish. These evergreen leaves provide exceptional textural interest and a rich, deep green color that persists through all seasons, often developing a handsome bronze-red tint in cooler weather. In early spring, 'Miss Piggy' truly shines, producing strong, upright stems adorned with clusters of vivid, deep pink, bell-shaped flowers. These cheerful blooms create a stunning contrast against the dark foliage, offering a refreshing burst of color when the garden is just awakening. This plant forms an attractive, tidy clump, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or adding a touch of elegance to shaded rock gardens. Beyond its beauty, 'Miss Piggy' is celebrated for its incredible hardiness and low-maintenance nature. It thrives in a variety of conditions and is remarkably resilient, providing reliable performance year after year with minimal fuss. It's a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting beauty without demanding extensive care.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Bergenia 'Miss Piggy' is exceptionally low-maintenance. Cut back spent flower stalks after blooming. Remove any damaged or older leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Divide clumps every 3-5 years in spring to maintain vigor.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.