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Helleborus × sternii
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Helleborus × sternii
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Helleborus × sternii


STERN′S Hellebore

 USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.256.350


Highly valued in milder regions, for their winter effect in the garden. This hybrid forms a clump of deeply cut leathery foliage, grey-green in colour. Upright sprays of nodding, cup-shaped greenish flowers appear in early spring, flushed with purple. Performs best in regions with a mild maritime climate. Gardeners in colder climates would be wise to mulch around the base of the clump with leaves in very late fall. Plants should be trimmed only right after blooming, if at all. Plants prefer some direct sun with protection from afternoon heat. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant.

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Helleborus × sternii


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Green
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.