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Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie

Scientific Name: Helleborus x hybridus 'SP Valerie'

Also Known As

  • Helleborus Spring Promise Series™ 'Valerie'
  • SP Valerie Lenten Rose
  • Valerie Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black, green and red 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: black, green and red 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 Spring Promise® Valerie

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

'Valerie' has subtle green flowers with bold black nectaries and a red picottee edge. The Spring Promise series comes from the breeders of the Helleborus Gold Collection. This series is characterized by unique flowers with intense colour. All plants are tissue cultured so you know exactly what you'll get. Big, beautiful, rich flowers on strong plants. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus Spring Promise® Valerie

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • green
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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