A Cheerful Winter Border Idea with Hellebores and Cyclamens
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!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 7
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
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Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) Winter |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
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 |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cornus - Dogwoods Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cyclamen Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helleborus - Hellebores
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