Helleborus × ericsmithii ‘Pink Beauty’

Hybrid Christmas Rose

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.256.760

An interesting hybrid variety of Hellebore, selected in Europe, a.k.a. Helleborus × nigristern. This forms a low evergreen clump of dark-green leaves mottled with silver. In late winter and early spring stems rise taller, bearing big cup-shaped blooms of soft-pink kissed with ivory green. Prune off any ugly leaves in spring, otherwise just leave this alone. Plants can only be increased true-to-form by careful division after blooming, best done as seldom as possible since this resents being disturbed. A hybrid of H. niger × H. × sternii. Not yet widely tested, possibly hardy to Zone 5 or colder. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant.

Further details for
Helleborus × ericsmithii ‘Pink Beauty’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Moderate

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Light Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
  Late Winter

Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Silver
  Variegated

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
20-25 cm
8-10 inches

Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.