Helleborus 'Berry Swirl' (Berry Swirl Helleborus)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusHelleborus
Cultivar'Berry Swirl'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)

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
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicStriations of fuchsia on white petals.
ShapeUpright drooping.
LandscapeAs a specimen, as flower borders, flowerbeds in city gardens and in informal rock gardens.
CultivationThrives in moist, fertile and humus-rich soils that are neutral to alkaline. Partial shade to full sun. Needs to be sheltered from strong winds.
PestsHellebore aphids and snails.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust stems.
Flower DescriptionDrooping flower with thin diamond-shaped petals.
Colour DescriptionDeep green leaves and vivid green stems. Flowers have striations of fuchsia on white petals.

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