Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Winter Borders, Spring Borders
Cyclamens coum (Persian Violet) are fabulous at brightening the winter or early spring garden with their bold splashes of colors in shades of pink, lavender, white or fuchsia. Ideal for naturalizing between shrubs and trees, they are easy to grow and self-sow once established, creating a striking floral carpet over time. They combine beautifully with Hellebores, another outstanding winter bloomer.
Known as Christmas Roses (Helleborus niger) or Lenten Roses (Helleborus x hybridus or orientalis), Hellebores are prized for their profuse and long-lasting blooms as well as for their attractive leathery foliage which remains fresh-looking year-round. Blooming steadily from midwinter to mid-spring, Hellebores are tough, cold-hardy, deer or rabbit resistant, and easy to grow perennials.
Low care, Hellebores, and Cyclamen are invaluable additions to the shade garden and provide gardeners with some of the greatest pleasures in winter. Enjoy!
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen White Spotted' (Hellebore) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Helleborus x nigercors 'HGC Green Corsican' (Hellebore) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Cyclamen coum (Persian Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Cornus alba 'Sibirica' (Tatarian Dogwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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