Helleborus x ballardiae Winter Magic™ 'Candy Love' PP19413

Scientific Name: Helleborus x ballardiae 'Candy Love'

Also Known As

Helleborus x ericsmithii Vancouver Medallion 'Candy Love'
Candy Love Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

Helleborus x ballardiae Winter Magic™ 'Candy Love' PP19413 plant details

Helleborus x ballardiae Winter Magic™ 'Candy Love' PP19413 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter chartreuse, chocolate, cream and pink 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 ballardiae Winter Magic™ 'Candy Love' PP19413

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, chocolate, cream and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x ballardiae Winter Magic™ 'Candy Love' PP19413

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

This beautiful hellebore has attractive evergreen foliage and flowers opening creamy white, darkening through yellow-green with a pink blush and then to rich chocolate. Squint your eyes and Vancouver Medallion looks like gold, silver and bronze medals! Originally given the name 'Candy Love' by Belgian breeder Het Wilgenbroek, this cultivar was rechristened by the Garden Club of Vancouver and Valleybrook Gardens with the name Vancouver Medallion in honour of the 2010 Winter Olympics.