Helleborus x sternii 'Marvelous Marble'

Also Known As

Marvelous Marble Hybrid Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Helleborus x sternii 'Marvelous Marble' plant details

Helleborus x sternii 'Marvelous Marble' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter apricot, burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x sternii 'Marvelous Marble'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, burgundy and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, mottled leaves, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x sternii 'Marvelous Marble'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Own selection, first thought be a good type of H. lividus. Leaves are heavily veined/marbled, silver when plant is young, silvery-cream later, with pinkish-purple leaf stalks. Blooms in clusters of cup-shaped, dusky salmon-pink flowers, turning wine.