Hellebores have become incredibly popular in the past few years due to their unique bloom time and the low maintenance required for this winter-blooming, evergreen perennial.<\/p>\n
Hellebores thrive in rich, well-drained soil. They are excellent for bringing color to garden borders, under deciduous trees, or between other shrubs. They can handle full shade locations but perform best if given a few hours of morning sun. Once established, hellebores are very drought tolerant and can be grown with great success in hardiness zones 4-8. Our region falls under the hardiness zone from 6B (colder northern and western suburbs) to 7A (mainly south and east of Washington, D.C.).<\/p>\n
This wonderful winter gem starts blooming in late December or early January and can bloom through May and into June. They bloom in a vast array of colors including reds, pinks, whites, greens, purples, and even some grey and black blooms.<\/p>\n
The deer tend not to bother these winter bloomers either and they\u2019ll reach a height of 12 -18 inches with a similar spread. Although they are evergreen, it\u2019s a good idea to remove the old, tattered foliage each spring after blooming to allow for new foliage to put on a show.<\/p>\n
Check out just a handful of the varieties of hellebores carried by Meadows Farms Nurseries. Please note that sizes and availability may vary by location, so please contact our locations for more information.<\/p>\n