Winter Jewels® Black Diamond Hellebore
Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond'
Pronunciation: hel-eh-BORE-us
SKU #06728
| Description | Purple to near black single blossoms adorn vigorous clumps of dark green foliage with deep black tones from late winter to spring. Perfect for naturalizing in woodland areas, with excellent resistance to grazing deer and rabbits. Adds drama to shaded beds and borders. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 22 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 | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Snakeroot (Actaea ); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
| 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: 4-9
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