Buy Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire' (Winter Jewels Series)

Also Known As

Helleborus Winter Jewels Series™ 'Red Sapphire'
Helleborus Winter Jewels® 'Red Sapphire'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire'
Helleborus x hybridus WJ Red Sapphire
Helleborus x hybridus WJ Red Sapphire 'Red Sapphire'
Red Sapphire Hellebore
Red Sapphire Lenten Rose
WJ Red Sapphire Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire' (Winter Jewels Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire' (Winter Jewels Series) is a broadleaf semi-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 - low 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 'Red Sapphire' (Winter Jewels Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: semi-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, long-blooming, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire' (Winter Jewels Series)

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Absolutely stunning; prolific, fully double lotus-like flowers in shades of deep rose-reds bloom for weeks in late winter into early spring. Gorgeous deep dark-green leathery evergreen foliage makes neat 12 inch clumps. A gorgeous and so easy-care perennial for the shade garden or container; deer-proof too! PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Helleborus 'Red Sapphire' has rich red double flowers. The colors are bright and lovely in February-April.

By: Gossler Farms

The luscious Helleborus Red Sapphire strain has rich, velvety, rose-red, double flowers. 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Glowing, double rich dark rose red flowers. Another beautiful selection from the O'Byrne's Winter Jewels Series. Blooms late winter through spring, with an abundance of flowers once established. Loves fertile, yet well drained soil, in a protected shaded spot.

By: Avant Gardens

From Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne of NW Garden Nursery, Eugene, Oregon. Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Striking blooms and attractive deep green leathery palmate leaves. Winter Jewels™ hellebores are from a hand-selected seed strain, thus, as seedlings, each plant produces a slight variation in color and highlights. Handles drought, once established. Adds interest to the winter garden. Deer resistant. Plant 18" to 20" apart.