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Kingston Cardinal Hellebore
Helleborus 'Kingston Cardinal'
Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us
SKU #09117
Raspberry-mauve double blooms nod above upright stems of leathery, toothed leaves in late winter to early spring. A delightful deer-resistant perennial for naturalizing in shaded borders and woodland gardens. Evergreen in mild climates.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; site where it will remain undisturbed for years. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates dry spells in cool, shady settings. Apply acid fertilizer after bloom. Protect roots with a thick layer of mulch. Remove old, faded foliage in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; site where it will remain undisturbed for years. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates dry spells in cool, shady settings. Apply acid fertilizer after bloom. Protect roots with a thick layer of mulch. Remove old, faded foliage in spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.