Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Winter Borders, Spring Borders
Prized for their abundant winter or early spring blooms and attractive foliage, Hellebores (Helleborus) are invaluable additions to the shade garden and provide gardeners with some of the greatest pleasures in winter. But rather than let these charming beauties bloom lonesomely in a bare patch, give them companion plants and layer your plantings for maximum drama. When combined with the golden-yellow cup-shaped blooms of Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) and the dainty nodding white blossoms of Galanthus (Snowdrops), they all add sparkles in the winter or early spring garden, when most plants are still dormant, and bring huge amounts of optimism and great joy.
All plants are low maintenance, deer resistant and naturalize well. Plant en masse under deciduous trees or shrubs for an elegant statement!
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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 |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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 |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Helleborus Anna's Red (Hellebore) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Helleborus Angel Glow (Hellebore) | 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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