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Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group]

Also Known As

  • Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group] plant details

Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular 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 [Blackthorn Group]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick, blue-green, silver-washed foliage with prominent serrated edges held by deep red petioles on compact, multi-stemmed plants. The flowers appear in clusters at the top of each stem in late winter. They are small and cream coloured with a dusty rose blush on the back of each tetal. A cross between H. argutifolius and H. lividus. As with all stemmed hellebores plant in more sun than the hybridus types. Deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group] plant

How to Grow Helleborus x sternii [Blackthorn Group]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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