SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus x hybridus ‘Red Sapphire’

COMMON NAME: WINTER JEWELS™ ‘Red Sapphire’

GARDEN SIZE: 12" tall, 24" wide, 14" flower height

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)
WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.

HABIT (FORM): Clumping

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Green

FLOWERS: Glowing double rose-red flowers blooming in March, April, and May

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
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.