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Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series)

Also Known As

  • Helleborus Winter Jewels Series™ 'White Pearl'
  • Helleborus Winter Jewels® 'White Pearl'
  • Helleborus x hybridus WJ White Pearl
  • Helleborus x hybridus WJ White Pearl 'White Pearl'
  • Lenten Rose, Hellebore
  • White Pearl Lenten Rose
  • Winter Jewels® 'White Pearl Hellebore
  • WJ White Pearl Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series)

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Helleborus 'White Pearl' has either snow -white single flowers or some purple around the stamens. Some plants have petloids in the center.
The pure white single flowers of Helleborus White Pearl sparkle in the spring garden. Some plants may have a red central flare or light red speckling. There is also a high proportion of anemone-centred flowers in this strain. This gorgeous hellebore strain comes from the Winter Jewels Series bred by Marietta O'Byrne, one of the best hellebore breeders in the world. Beautiful in their own right, white and light coloured hellebores are perfect companions to help show off the deep purple, red and black flowered plants against the dark spring soil. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.
'White Pearl 'is a strain from the Winter Thrillers Series of Hellebores from Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne, displaying variations of a semi double white petals accented with deep wine, some with picotee edges, to accents around the central stamens. There is some variation plant to plant but all have their own unique charm. Grow Hellebores in a well drained but evenly moist soil in part shade where they can be enjoyed for their late winter early spring beauty.
From Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne of NW Garden Nursery, Eugene, Oregon. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series) plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus 'White Pearl' (Winter Jewels Series)

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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