Winter Jewels® Amethyst Gem Hellebore
Helleborus x hybridus 'Amethyst Gem'
Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us
SKU #09613
| 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. |
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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 | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| 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: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Green Fashion Nursery Inc. 408 9th Ave
San Mateo , California 94402-1834 -
Golden Nursery 1122 Second Ave.
San Mateo, California 94401 -
Wegman's Nursery 492 Woodside Road
Redwood City, California 94061
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