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Helleborus x nigercors 'Valentine Green'

Also Known As

Helleborus nigercors 'Valentine Green'
Valentine Green Christmas Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Helleborus x nigercors 'Valentine Green' plant details

Helleborus x nigercors 'Valentine Green' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x nigercors 'Valentine Green'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x nigercors 'Valentine Green'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For many years, it was thought the acaulescent and caulescent species could not be hybridized, not so, Helleborus niger can be readily crossed with Helleborus argutifolius, resulting in the virtually sterile Helleborus x nigercors. The foliage of these hybrids resembles Helleborus niger, but the abundance of flowers is much greater, often over 100 per plant. There are now several clonal tissue cultured selections of Helleborus x nigercors including Helleborus 'Valentine Green' green leaves and creamy flowers, Valentine Green is more creamy than green and a must for any serious hellebores collector, ZONE 4