Helleborus Dark and Handsome (Hellebore)
Helleborus ‘Dark and Handsome’ (Hellebore) is a Lenten Rose boasting large, double, near black to black-purple flowers, 2.5-3 in. across (6-8 cm). Blooming heavily in early to mid-spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage.
Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome' (Hellebore) is a Lenten Rose boasting large, double, near black to black-purple flowers, 2.5-3 in. across (6-8 cm). Blooming heavily in early to mid-spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage. Showy and long-lasting, this Lenten Rose provides year-round interest. No shade garden should be without hellebores.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Helleborus – Hellebores |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |