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Description
Specially bred to be vigorous and floriferous!This gorgeous hybrid is tops for yielding loads of lush, petal-packed flowers. Arriving in the early days of spring, its deep maroon-black blooms provide a startling contrast to shaded green spaces glistening with new-fallen snow. Hellebores are also a breeze to grow, they almost thrive on neglect!
- Botanical NameHelleborus 'Dark and Handsome' WEDDING PARTY™ series
- Ships As0.5L pot
- FormPerennial
- Hardiness Zone4-9
- Flowering TimeLate winter through early to mid spring. (Feb-Apr)
- Flower ColorDeep maroon-black
- Flower Form21/2-3" double, cup-shaped flowers
- Foliage TypeGlossy green, leathery leaves divided into 7-9 toothed leaflets. Evergreen in warmer climates.
- Height/Habit18 - 24 inches
- Planting InstructionsTop of round ball should be just below soil level and 18-24" apart.
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Full Shade
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering RequirementsLow to average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
- Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year
- PruningPruning is not necessary, only remove old, damaged or brown foliage.
- Winter CarePrefers sheltered area out of wind and harsh sun. A mulch can be provided in the coldest zones.
Spring Shipping Schedule
Bulbs, Bareroots and Potted PlantsZones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
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3A - 5A | 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/25 |
5B | 4/7/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/25 |
6A | 3/24/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/25 |
6B | 3/10/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/25 |
7A | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/25 |
7B - 8A | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 | 5/5/25 |
8B - 9A | 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 | 5/5/25 |
9B - 11B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 | 5/5/25 |
Over 200 Years of Customer Satisfaction. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with any bulb, bareroot perennial or potted plant upon receipt, after planting or once it grows and blooms, just contact Breck's anytime—no time limit—for as long as you garden.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
4-9
- Bloom Time
Late winter through early to mid spring. (Feb-Apr)
- Height
18 - 24 inches
- Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
- Ships As
0.5L pot
- Plant In
Spring
- Deer Resistant
- Container Gardening
- Attract Bees
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