Photo of Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series) flower by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery

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Also Known As

  • Helleborus 'Double Slate'
  • Double Slate Winter Jewels® Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-18"
  • W: 18"-22"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In winter black flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly 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 hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 22 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: black blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series)

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the darkest black blue of the O'Byrne's hellebore hybrids. The flowers are double and create quite a display.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series) plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus Double Slate (Winter Jewels series)

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • black
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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