Kingston Cardinal Hellebore
Helleborus 'Kingston Cardinal'
Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us
SKU #09117
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy |
| Blooms | Late winter to early spring |
| Mature Size | Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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