Windcliff Slaty Blue Hellebore
Helleborus x 'Windcliff Slaty Blue'
SKU
08908
A choice, selected form of this winter favorite, offering rare and unusual slate-blue colored flowers on tall, robust stems. Grown from seed collected at Dan Hinkley's Windcliff garden, this adaptable and hardy, deer-proof perennial is well-suited for the woodland garden or dappled shade borders.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Danbury Agway
92 Mill Plain Rd. Danbury CT 06811
- Stew Leonard's - Danbury
99 Federal Road Danbury CT 06811
- Lowe's
67 Eagle Road Danbury CT 06810
- Perennial Gardens -
414 Old Post Road Bedford NY 10506
| Botanical Pronunciation | hel-eh-BORE-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms foliage clumps 15 to 18 in. tall and 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Dry Shade, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy |
Very adaptable, but best with well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Keep roots cool in summer with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!