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What's Growing in January- Heavenly Hellebores

1/8/2020

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Growing Hellebores
We have several varieties of Hellebores or Helleborus at Zenith Holland that we either grow ourselves or bring in from various other reputable growers. These evergreen perennials are winter -early spring bloomers which can be important pollinators while adding long-lasting visual appeal. Hellebores do well in containers, beds and borders and in combination with bulbs, ferns and shrubs. 

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​Helleborus Variety Frostkiss® Anna's Red has beautiful outward-facing, deep burgundy red single flowers with creamy stamens and red stems on a backdrop of marbled leaves. Prefers moist soil enriched with leaf mold or compost, yet drought tolerant once established. Mulch in fall for winter protection. Exposure: Part to Full Shade. Height 15-24" Spread 24”. Deer Resistant.

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Helleborus 'Cheryl's Shine' is another hybrid with lovely green and silver-veined, evergreen, deer-resistant foliage.

January thru mid-February 15" tall stalks of out-facing pink flowers appear, lighter toward the center and each beautifully accented by a large central cluster of yellow stamens.

​ Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8 preferring Part Sun to Light Shade.

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This Gold Collection Hellebore HGC Cinnamon Snow is a wonderful, sturdy hybrid that is gorgeous both in leaf &  flower.

It forms a low mound of leathery, evergreen, dark green leaves with pink buds appear in early spring opening to large, outfacing, creamy-white flowers that are streaked rose and cinnamon. Petals are dark cinnamon rose on the reverse. Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8 preferring Part Sun to Light Shade.

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Helleborus Variety HGC® Ice N' Roses® Red has beautiful Deep red, upward-facing flowers in great profusion, even when young. Vigorous evergreen foliage makes great winter interest. Drought tolerant once established, water only in the hottest weather.  

​Prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil. Once established, water only in the hottest weather. Apply organic Fertilizer in early spring. Bloom Time Winter. Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade. Height 13-24" Spread 24". Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8.

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Helleborus Variety Ivory Prince has lovely Ivory colored flowers flushed pink, with green streaks. Handsome, blue green evergreen foliage has burgundy stems and compact habit.

Plant in moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Bloom Time Winter- Spring. Deer Resistant. Exposure Part to Full Shade Height 12-18" Spread 24".
​Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8.

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Helleborus Variety HGC® Jacob has Large, single, white blooms age to light green or blush pink in cool weather. Dark green leaves and burgundy stems. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Mulch to maintain summer moisture. Drought Resistant once established. Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant. Exposure Part to Full Shade. Grows to Height 9-12" Spread 13". Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8.

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 Helleborus foetidus is a carefree perennial noted for its bell-shaped, pale green flowers that open in mid-November and last until late spring. Its lacy, narrow leaves remains dark, rich green year-round.

​This striking plant is easy to grow and is drought tolerant once established. The unpleasant odor of the crushed leaves will explain their other common name, “stinking hellebore”. They have a clumping habit with a mature size of about 1 - 3 ft. tall and wide. Exposure Part to Full Shade. Hardy in Zones: 5 to 8.

Stop in and see are selection of Hellebores or ask us more about planting combinations, cultural care and pest control methods!
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References:
https://www.skagitgardens.com/skagit_products/helleborus-frostkiss-annas-red/
https://www.plantdelights.com/products/helleborus-iburgensis-cheryls-shine-ppaf
https://www.perennials.com/plants/helleborus-ballardiae-hgc-cinnamon-snow.html
https://www.skagitgardens.com/skagit_products/helleborus-hgc-ice-n-roses-red/
https://www.skagitgardens.com/skagit_products/helleborus-ivory-prince/
https://www.skagitgardens.com/skagit_products/helleborus-hgc-jacob/
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-stinking-hellebore-4125825

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