Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Champion

Scientific Name: Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Coseh 730'

Also Known As

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Champion'
Helleborus x ericsmithii 'HGC Champion'
Winter's Bliss Hybrid Christmas Rose
Winter's Bliss Hybrid Hellebore
Winter's Bliss Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Champion plant details

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Champion is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter cream, pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Champion

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus Gold Collection® Champion

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink buds open to large, creamy white almost yellowish flowers with a dark pink reverse. Rich, attractive, dark green, shimmery foliage. 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.