SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus x 'RD09' PP #27,121

COMMON NAME: FrostKiss™ Pippa's Purple® Hellebore

GARDEN SIZE: 24 inches tall and wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 4-9

EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)

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

HABIT (FORM): Clumping , Compact

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Multicolored, veined leaves

FLOWERS: Pink with dark red speckles, Up and Out-facing, Purple stems. Blooms winter to early spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid (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