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Also Known As

  • Helleborus Winter Jewels Series™ 'Ruby Wine'
  • Helleborus x hybridus WJ Ruby Wine
  • Helleborus x hybridus WJ Ruby Wine 'Ruby Wine'
  • Ruby Wine Hellebore
  • Ruby Wine Lenten Rose
  • WJ Ruby Wine Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel Series) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy 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 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy 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 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel 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

Very rich ruby pink purple single flowers on lovely evergreen plants.
Marietta O'Byrne's Helleborus Winter Jewels Ruby Wine offers perfectly formed single flowers in rich, velvety shades of red and luscious burgundy. This gorgeous hellebore strain comes from the Winter Jewels Series bred by Marietta O'Byrne, one of the best hellebore breeders in the world. As with all strains the exact colour and flower shape will vary. Every plant is unique. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel Series) plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Wine' (Winter Jewel 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

  • Flower Color

    • red
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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