Winter Jewels Red Sapphire Lenten/Christmas Rose - Helleborus - SHADE-Gallon Pot

HELLEBORUS: The genus Helleborus covers a group of perennial plants from Europe and Asia. Virtually all are garden worthy, though the acaulescent (stemless) hybrids have become the most popular forms found in gardens. These perennials are vigorous growers and abundant bloomers in rich, alluring colors like deep red-wine, cherry-blossom pink, to soft, creamy lime and pure, snow white. They are undemanding when provided with just a little shade and well-drained soil. Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool and most other flowers are still dormant. They like moist loamy soil with lime and leaf mold. We like them as ground covers for deciduous shrubs, conifers, or broad-leafed evergreens, and when possible plant them in an elevated spot to admire their nodding flowers. They prefer partial shade and are hardy in zones 4-8. Winter-blooming favorite with radiant double red flowers. Radiant, double flowers in red bloom repeatedly on top of nice 24 inch wide plants! Helleborus, Red Sapphire grows to a 14 inch tall and 24 inch wide clump of glossy and neat dark green, evergreen foliage. The 12" tall stems of bright double rose-red flowers top the plants in late winter and are great for cut flowers. Perfect for early spring color in the perennial border when planted together with snow drops or white and yellow crocus. Winter-blooming favorites, hellebores naturalize quickly, and spread out in moist, woodland areas: creating gentle bursts of needed color in the shade of early spring. Plants mingle harmoniously with other perennials in containers.