Helleborus ‘HGC Ice n’ Roses® ‘Merlot’’ at Digging Dog Nursery

Helleborus

Christmas Rose/Lenten Rose

Stories about this genus are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Hellebores 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 many plants are still dormant. Most 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 flowers.

Helleborus ‘HGC Ice n’ Roses® ‘Merlot’’

Helleborus ‘HGC Ice n’ Roses® ‘Merlot’’ (P-2199)

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<i>Helleborus</i> ‘HGC Ice n’ Roses® ‘Merlot’’

A complex German hybrid consisting of Helleborus niger, Helleborus sternii and Helleborus hybridus, ‘Merlot’s large rounded forward-facing flowers flaunt a luxe velvety wine-hued aspect. Brightened by ebullient sunshine-colored stamens, the clustered long-blooming display dwells atop staunch erect reddish stems plus broad durable deep green foliage that’s chiseled into hand-like evergreen segments. Heady saturated colors coupled with a dignified year-round persona give you good reason to welcome this first-class HGC series member into your winter garden. (pp#31,181)

Blooms December–March

Size: 15" – 18" high x 18" – 2' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 5.

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