Kingston Cardinal Hellebore

Helleborus 'Kingston Cardinal'

Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us
SKU #09117
4-9

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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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Bloom TimeLate winter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia)
Care InstructionsProvide 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 TimeLate winter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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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.