Winter Jewels® Amethyst Gem Hellebore
Helleborus x hybridus 'Amethyst Gem'
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | hel-eh-BORE-us |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 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 | 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 |
Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Waterwise |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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

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