Description
Common Name: Helleborus x hybridus WJ ‘Painted Doubles’, Winter Jewels Lenten Rose, Winter Jewels Hellebore ‘Painted Doubles’
The Winter Jewels™ Hellebores have been carefully hand-bred from only the best plants collected from around the globe in order to produce a range of new and exciting flower forms and colours. These form a mound of leathery, evergreen foliage bearing upright stems of large, saucer-shaped blooms from late winter through spring.
‘Painted Doubles’ features double, white flowers with red brushmarks. Leaves emerge purple in early spring before maturing to green. This variety is reported to retain its colour and petals after the flowers have set seed, greatly extending the interest beyond the initial bloom. Great in part shade.
Place these where they will stay for many years, since the plants resent being disturbed.
Size: 3.5” potted plant
Height: 10.0-12.0”
Spread: 20.0-23.0”
Flower Description: Double flowers are white with a center splash of red-maroon that resembles brush strokes. Foliage emerges purple in spring and matures to a deep green.
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Prefers nutrient-rich soil, but plant is fairly tolerant. Good drainage is a must.
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Evergreen, Early Bloom, Long Bloom, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Winter Flower, Cut Flower, Bicolour Flower, Woodland, Foliage Interest, Foliage Change, Slow Growth
Care: Moderate Care, Plant in spring for flowering in the following winter, Trim the old leaves to the ground in late winter before the buds emerge for maximum flower potential
