SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus x nigercors 'Emma'

COMMON NAME: Hellebore 'Emma'

GARDEN SIZE: Up to 18 inches tall

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Partial Shade (tolerates Full Sun with adequate moisture)

WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.

HABIT (FORM): Clumping, Upright

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; dark green

FLOWERS: Single blooms; cream with pink blush, aging to pink; winter bloomer

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid of H. niger and H. argutifolius (Europe and Asia)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May feed pollinators early in the spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: When planting, add a root stimulant, compost, or a fertilizer meant to support new plants. Once established, apply organic compost or a 3-4-5 fertilizer in early spring and early fall.

PRUNING: Remove dead leaves as needed. May be divided after blooming or in early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Horses

USES: Borders, Shade Gardens, Containers, Winter Interest, Cut flowers