Helleborus 'Anna's Red' (Anna's Red Hellebore)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusHelleborus
Cultivar'Anna's Red'
CategoryPerennials
OriginNamed after botanist Anna Pavord.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 20
Height40 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA hellebore with dark grey-green leaves and deep burgundy-red flowers.
LandscapeGreat container centrepiece, or in woodland and shade gardens in groups.
PropagationPropagate through division.
CultivationGrow in partial shade in a moist, rich, well-drained soil.
PestsProne to leaf spot.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFlower stems are a dark reddish colour.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark grey-green, with marbling, young leaves being tinged pink.
Flower DescriptionMasses of burgundy-red flowers.

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