Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine'

Also Known As

Winter Sunshine Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine' plant details

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter 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 'Winter Sunshine'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: 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 'Winter Sunshine'

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

'Winter Sunshine' forms evergreen clumps a foot tall by one and a half feet wide of dark pewter green foliage topped by outward facing white flowers blushed with pink on the backs. A 2007 introduction from England's Harveys Garden Plants bred from a cross between H. niger x H. x sternii. This hybrid group can be planted in more sun than typical hellebores. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Evergreen dark green leaves held on purple petioles with creamy green upright flowers that age to dark pink?this is one of those aptly named cultivars; the flowers do indeed look like sunshine!?superb for the winter garden. PSh-Sh/M PP20979