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Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades

Also Known As

  • Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Black Shades'
  • Helleborus Mardi Gras Series™ 'Black Shades'
  • Helleborus x hybridus MG 'Black Shades'
  • Black Shades Hellebore
  • Black Shades Lenten Rose
  • Mardi Gras Black Hybrid Hellebores
  • Mardi Gras Black Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black, burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 Mardi Gras black shades

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen or 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, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Mardi Gras Black Shades offer cool purple blacks or warm plum blacks often held over burgundy-infused foliage. The Mardi Gras Series is bred by Charles Price of Seattle whose work predates that of most American breeders. The colours are bold, the flowers are large and well-formed and the plants are strong and vigorous. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras black shades

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - 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

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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