Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver'

Also Known As

Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver Strain'
Red Silver Bear Claw Hellebore
Red Silver Strain Stinking Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

5a-9b

Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver' plant details

Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy, green and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, green and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This seed strain from Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne has pewter blue leaves and red stems. The creamy green flowers sport burgundy edges and bloom in late winter. The textural, leathery, deeply cut foliage is evergreen providing excellent foliage 12 months of the year. Plants do not smell despite the common name unless you mince up the foliage and what gardener would want to put their hellebore in the Cuisinart! Full to part sun. Slightly shorter and more silver than 'Wester Flisk'. Deer resistant.