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Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered
Also Known As
- Helleborus 'Black Slate'
- Hellebore
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered plant details
Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: black blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- black
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
6b-10a
Size
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Width: 12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-32"
Width: 24"-40"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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