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

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

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

By: Forestfarm

'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.