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Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain

Also Known As

  • Obsidian Strain Hybrid Hellebores
  • Obsidian Strain Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black, burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cross between the dark purple with strongly dissected foliage plant and waxy maroon flowered plant. The result surprised ourselves; strongly dissected foliage, purple in spring and obsidian-black, bowl-shaped flowers. As with all seedling strains, there i

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus Obsidian Strain

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • burgundy
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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