SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus niger 'Double Fantasy'
COMMON NAME: Winter Dreams™ Double Fantasy Hellebore
GARDEN SIZE: 8-12 inches tall, 16 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 3-9
EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)
WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.
HABIT (FORM): Compact
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Green
FLOWERS: Semi-double, ruffled white petals with a circle of gold stamens, outward-facing blooms, late winter to early spring
PLANT ORIGIN: southern and central Europe
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.