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.