Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Monte Cristo PP23773

Scientific Name: Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Coseh 860'

Also Known As

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'HGC Monte Cristo'
HGC Monte Cristo Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Monte Cristo PP23773 plant details

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Monte Cristo PP23773 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Monte Cristo PP23773

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow 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® Monte Cristo PP23773

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This stunner has mounds of blue-grey leaves above which are held creamy white and yellowish flowers with peachy pink reverses on red stems. Flowers age to green and pink. The outstanding Helleborus Gold Collection brings magical, new life to winter and early spring blooming hellebores. Flowering the first year, they are long blooming, with lots of outward-facing buds and blossom. Deer resistant.