Helleborus x hybridus 'Harlequin Gem'

Also Known As

Helleborus Winter Jewels™ Harlequi
Harlequin Gem Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Harlequin Gem' plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Harlequin Gem' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Harlequin Gem'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: black blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, double flowers, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Harlequin Gem'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One to two inch double-flowered spring beauties in lovely and unique combinations of color...the outsides are often deep purple, the contrasting insides are often streaked with red, or green or yellow...amazing! S-PSh-Sh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This strain of double-flowered hellebores offers a complex mix of colours but always with the inside colour contrasting with the outside. The inside can be streaked with red, green, or yellow, the outside is black, purple or purple-red. This gorgeous hellebore strain comes from the Winter Jewels Series bred by Marietta O'Byrne, one of the best hellebore breeders in the world. As with all strains the exact colour and flower shape will vary. Every plant is unique. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A whole group of double-flowered plants with very complex colors; the inside color contrasting with the outside. The inside can be streaked with red, green, or yellow, the outside is black or purple. One of the world's top hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne has created this wonderful Winter Jewels™ Strain. A delight in the winter garden. Shade and deer resistant!