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Buy Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series)

Also Known As

Helleborus Winter Jewels Series™ 'Black Diamond'
Helleborus x hybridus WJ 'Black Diamond'
Black Diamond Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black, burgundy, purple and red flowers emerge. 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy, purple and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, goth garden, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series)

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely deep black, purple flowers in the spring. These single hellebores are superb with cyclamen coum, galianthus, etc.

By: Gossler Farms

Striking blooms and attractive deep green leathery palmate leaves add interest to the winter garden. Winter Jewels™ hellebores are from a hand-selected seed strain. Each flower is an original and unique blend of yellow and red hues. Handles drought, once established. Deer resistant. Plant 18" to 20" apart.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Once you've had black... This deep, dark, delectable strain from Marietta O'Byrne's Winter Jewels offers single flowers in warm, deep purples, cool, purple-slates, rich purple-burgundies and, sometimes if you're very lucky a rich royal purple with a light red-purple picotee edge. Oh my! As with all strains the exact colour and flower shape will vary. Every plant is unique. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series) plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond' (Winter Jewels Series)

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- purple
- burgundy
- black
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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