Helleborus x hybridus Spring™ 'Velvet'

Scientific Name: Helleborus x hybridus 'Velvet'

Also Known As

Helleborus x hybridus Spring 'Velvet'
Spring Velvet Hellebore
Spring Velvet Lenten Rose
Velvet Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus Spring™ 'Velvet' plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Spring™ 'Velvet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus Spring™ 'Velvet'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender 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 hybridus Spring™ 'Velvet'

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

Helleborus Spring 'Velvet' is a very special form of hellebore: the anemone centre or semi-double. The flowers are lavender-pink with purple speckling and a beautiful central ruffle surrounding the golden stamens. All plants are tissue cultured so will look just like the photo. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.