Winter Jewels® Onyx Odyssey Hellebore
Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Oddyssey'
SKU
42804
Stunning, frilly double flowers in shades of dark purple, slate, and black add dramatic color to shady borders and tree understories as late winter warms to spring. The nodding blooms are held on upright stems above mounds of thick, dark green foliage. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Earl May Garden Center
9229 W. Center Road Omaha NE 68124
- Grass Pad, Inc. - Omaha
9900 F St Omaha NE 68127
- Lowe's
18375 Wright Street Omaha NE 68130
- Mulhall's Nursery -
3615 N. 120th St. Omaha NE 68164
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Botanical Pronunciation | hel-eh-BORE-us |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 22 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!