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Helleborus x sternii [very silver]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Helleborus x sternii [very silver] plant details

Helleborus x sternii [very silver] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and winter green and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x sternii [very silver]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x sternii [very silver]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A third generation selection from particularly silver parentage, plants from our own garden. The interspecies crosses of H. argutifolius x H. lividus are grown for their handsome, silver-grey-green foliage with white veins and hints of purple -- this form adding blue and purple accents to the mix. Flowers of lime-green flushed pink appear in late spring. To only 18-24" tall and wide in full to half sun. Accepts regular garden water and occasional summer drought as well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x sternii [very silver] plant

How to Grow Helleborus x sternii [very silver]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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