Helleborus sternii - P9

Description
The Stern's hybrid hellebore (Helleborus x sternii) is an upright, evergreen perennial with decorative, leathery, palmate, toothed leaves. It bears light green, cupped flowers from February to April. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Stern's hybrid hellebore is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * evergreen

leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Frost hardiness
The Stern's hybrid hellebore has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Christmas roses should not be transplanted. If left alone, they can grow very old and develop into lush clumps.

Flower
Helleborus x sternii forms cupped, light green flowers from February.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, woodland edge, undergrowth