Helleborus x hybridus ‘Double Ellen Pink’ (Hellebore)

Tough and resilient, Helleborus x hybridus ‘Double Ellen Pink’ (Hellebore) is an exquisite semi-evergreen clump-forming perennial with large, double, pendant or outward-facing, cup-shaped, soft pink flowers. Blooming heavily for weeks from late winter to early spring, these charming beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the dark green, glossy foliage. Showy and long-lasting, this Lenten Rose provides year-round interest and is ideal to brighten areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs!

• Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 14 in. tall and wide (35 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
• Performs best in part shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Can tolerate some sun. Avoid soils prone to drying out or staying wet.
• Select a sheltered site to protect your hellebores from cold winter winds.
• Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, city gardens, under trees or large shrubs, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens. Plant in groups for the best visual impact.
• Hellebore flowers provide valuable nectar for early pollinators. Hellebore is not generally a plant that deer or other animals seek out to eat, but if other food sources are scarce, they may come along and make a meal out of your Hellebore.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, snails, hellebore leaf spot, and hellebore black death.
• Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
• Propagate by seed or by division in autumn.
• Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.