Helleborus x sternii

Pink-maroon stems green flowers/seed grown

Hybrids between argutifolius and lividus, flowers variable with pink to purple flush over greenish background probably the longest flowering and most spectacular foliage species we grow, very showy foliage often displays the lividus influence, mature size 2'. ZONE 5

A well-known garden perennial in many parts of the country, hellebore is noted for its charming bowl-shaped open flowers and for its bold, trifoliate leaves. Indeed if the flowers were less impressive the foliage would have merit enough on its own. This evergreen hybrid is a cross between two more common species, H. argutifolius and H. lividus. The rigid dark green leaves have a coarse, toothed appearance and are stained a deep reddish-purple beneath. The flowers of this cross are variable, often appearing peachy-cream though sometimes opening palest green. Plants form a mound to 2 or 3' tall with an equal spread and perform best in part shade with regular water. Soil must be well-drained, as plants will not tolerate heavy soils, and the gardener must be vigilant against leaf spot disease. Otherwise a lovely perennial well suited to California gardens. Hardy to 10 °F. Garden origin.