Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424

Scientific Name: Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Coseh 790'

Also Known As

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'HGC Shooting Star'
HGC Shooting Star Christmas Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424 plant details

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter green, pink and white 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 ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green, pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

'Shooting Star' produces incredible mounds of smaller creamy white flowers with pink reverses starting in mid January. As the flowers age pink and green develops in the face of the flower. Red stems and rich green foliage complete the show. Blooms over a long period from January to April with multiple waves of flowers. The Helleborus Gold Collection brings magical new life to winter and early spring blooming hellebores. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424 plant

How to Grow Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Shooting Star PP22424

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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