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Helleborus x hybridus [double white]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Helleborus x hybridus [double white] plant details

Helleborus x hybridus [double white] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus [double white]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, double flowers, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus [double white]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These graceful, double-flowered white hellebores are lovely winter bloomers from Cistus Nursery's breeding program. They can add bright spots to a shady garden in late winter to early spring. Part shade, dappled shade, deep shade -- all good, with occasional summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6 and possibly below.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus [double white] plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus [double white]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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