Hellebore 'MONTE CHRISTO' - HGC® Series, HEALTHY WELL-ESTABLISHED Plant

Description: You are purchasing 1 plant of Helleborus 'MONTE CHRISTO', part of the Hellebore Gold Collection, HGC® Series, that bears large, single-petalled, green-tinged cream-colored flowers and ages to green with pale rose edges over time. Silvery bluish evergreen leaves create year-round interest in the garden. MONTE CHRISTO is a vigorous herbaceous perennial producing an abundant floral display starting in December and continuing into early spring. Zone 5-8. Mature size plant is 14-18" x 14-18". Plants ship either bare root or potted. When shipping bare root plants, it helps keep shipping fees reasonable for you. This plant will ship late September through October 31, when the weather is cooler. Plants are over 10 inches from the plant's crown to the top of the leaves. Photos #2 & 3 shows sample of actual plants for sale. Common name: Hellebores, Snow Roses Botanical name: Helleborus × ericsmithii, HGC® Monte Christo Great companion plants are - Brunnera, Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), Heuchera (Coral Bells), Hosta, Bergenia, and many other shade-loving plants. Hellebores are low-maintenance and mostly disease and pest-free. In the Spring simply trim back last year's foliage. These hardy plants can adapt to diverse growing conditions. They prefer rich, moist, organic soil but will also grow in clay or sandy soil. Good soil drainage is important for healthy root development. Once established these plants can tolerate short periods of drought. Soil pH can range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Hellebores are shade plants that need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. They can grow in full shade under large deciduous trees, but the winter sun helps set the Spring blooms. In the fall heavily mulch the soil at the base of Helleborus plants. In the Spring new seedlings will grow in this mulch and can then be transplanted elsewhere in the garden. When to Plant: Late winter into spring, or in the fall. Moisture: Keep plants moderately moist but not wet. Planting Level: At crown level. WARNING: Hellebores are poisonous. Do not consume any part of the plant!

Price: 27 USD

Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho

End Time: 2024-11-19T23:36:48.000Z

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