Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

Also Known As

Winter Moonbeam Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam' plant details

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hellebore has the most spectacular foliage within the genus -- blue-green leaves boldly adorned with dramatic, criss-crossing, silver veins combined with bright red petioles where the leaflets join. The clumps sport outfacing white flowers in spring which age to pink and then near red. A cross between H. lividus and H. niger from the UK's Harveys Garden Plants. Easier to grow than either of its parents. This hybrid group can be planted in more sun than typical hellebores. Deer resistant.