Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy' (Winter Thrillers Series)

Also Known As

Helleborus 'Grape Galaxy'
Helleborus x hybridus WT Grape Galaxy
Grape Galaxy Hellebore
Grape Galaxy Lenten Rose
WT Grape Galaxy Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy' (Winter Thrillers Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy' (Winter Thrillers Series) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular - occasional 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 'Grape Galaxy' (Winter Thrillers Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, naturalizing, spotted leaves, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy' (Winter Thrillers Series)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous strain produces an abundance of very large 3 inch purple flowers scattered with dark purple flecks. Bright green nectaries contrast vividly in the centre of each purple flower. Mature plants can have over 50 flowers at once held up on strong stems above the foliage! The Winter Thrillers Series is bred by Chris Hansen who has spent more 20 years perfecting his strains. Exact flower colour will vary between plants as this is a seed strain. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Huge 3" grape-purple flowers enchantingly speckled with drk-purple on sturdy 18" stems bloom over a long 2 month EARLY spring period; such a delight naturalized in a shaded woodland; bred by Chris Hansen. PSh-Sh/Med

By: Forestfarm

In late winter and early spring, this hybrid Lenten Rose produces huge 3½”, grape purple flowers which are heavily spotted with smoky purple flecks on every petal, and are accented with bright green nectaries. Once established, mature plants can have over 50 flowers in bloom at once! Blossoms are well displayed on strong stems above the evergreen foliage. 18-24" tall. Deer resistant too!