Winter Jewels® Amethyst Gem Hellebore

Name: Winter Jewels® Amethyst Gem Hellebore
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 09613

Helleborus x hybridus 'Amethyst Gem'

Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us

SKU #09613

USDA Zone

4-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	Striking, deep amethyst-rose-colored, double blooms with shimmery white margins and pale yellow centers last from late winter through spring. Bold, upright leathery foliage emerges purple in spring and matures to a deep green. A true gem for moist, shaded woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Evergreen.
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	Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

CARE
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8