Helleborus lividus 'Pink Marble'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-10b

Helleborus lividus 'Pink Marble' plant details

Helleborus lividus 'Pink Marble' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with blue, green and pink foliage. In spring and winter green and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus lividus 'Pink Marble'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus lividus 'Pink Marble'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silver veined leaves heavily marbled with green and pink give this 6-18" shade-loving mounder year-round interest; its nodding, mauve-green-cream flowers will light up your early spring. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Pink Marble is a strain of the uncommon H. lividus, whose wild populations are limited to the island of Majorca in the Mediterranean. Less hardy than other species, it can be grown in a protected spot with overhead protection from buildings or larger plants. The gorgeous glossy green leaves are highlighted with creamy silver veins and held by pinkish purple leaf stalks. Long purplish green stems hold bowl-shaped creamy green flowers with a mauve-pink blush. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

What can match a Hellebore for its combination of winter elegance & impressive durability? This cultivar’s richly marbled leaves in tones of green, pink, & silver give year-round interest to any shady spot, & is particularly charming in Winter, when flowering canes emerge with mauvey-pink & green flowers than nod downward to protect the plant’s pollen from wind & rain. Both leaves & flowers are supported by deep pink stems. 18” in height & spread, like all others in its genus it is tolerant of neglect, poor soil, & abuse, though compost & occasional water will make it grow bigger & better faster. The only natural predators of the Hellebore are slugs & snails, & these may be easily dispatched by a serving of Sluggo.