Helleborus Winter Jewels ‘Harlequin Gem’ (Hellebore)

Showy and long-lasting, Hellebore Winter Jewels ‘Harlequin Gem’ (Helleborus) features double, saucer-shaped blossoms in a rich array of colors. The large purple-red flowers may be streaked with red, green or yellow on the inside while the outside is black or purple. Blooming for weeks from late winter to early spring, these breathtaking beauties rise on sturdy, thick stems above the leathery, glossy, evergreen foliage. A rich mix for the shade garden!

• Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 12-14 in. tall (30-35 cm) and 24 in. across (60 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
• Performs best in partial shade to full shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. 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, containers, 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 flower stems (unless you require seed) to promote new growth and for a neat appearance.
• 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.