Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Monte Christo' | Monte Christo Lenten Rose
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Monte Christo' is a robust hybrid prized for its elegant flowers and year-round appeal. Blooming from late winter to early spring, it produces creamy white blossoms with a hint of soft green, sometimes tinged with pink as they mature. These outward-facing flowers are held above leathery, silvery-green foliage, creating a refined and harmonious display that enhances shaded garden areas or containers.
Developed through meticulous breeding efforts, 'Monte Christo' combines the best traits of its parent species, including strong performance and resilience in challenging conditions. Its evergreen leaves retain their beauty throughout the seasons, ensuring it remains a garden feature long after its blooms have faded. Perfect for adding a touch of brightness to late-winter gardens, this variety also makes a lovely companion to other shade-tolerant plants.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Monte Christo' is a robust hybrid prized for its elegant flowers and year-round appeal. Blooming from late winter to early spring, it produces creamy white blossoms with a hint of soft green, sometimes tinged with pink as they mature. These outward-facing flowers are held above leathery, silvery-green foliage, creating a refined and harmonious display that enhances shaded garden areas or containers.
Developed through meticulous breeding efforts, 'Monte Christo' combines the best traits of its parent species, including strong performance and resilience in challenging conditions. Its evergreen leaves retain their beauty throughout the seasons, ensuring it remains a garden feature long after its blooms have faded. Perfect for adding a touch of brightness to late-winter gardens, this variety also makes a lovely companion to other shade-tolerant plants.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Monte Christo' is a robust hybrid prized for its elegant flowers and year-round appeal. Blooming from late winter to early spring, it produces creamy white blossoms with a hint of soft green, sometimes tinged with pink as they mature. These outward-facing flowers are held above leathery, silvery-green foliage, creating a refined and harmonious display that enhances shaded garden areas or containers.
Developed through meticulous breeding efforts, 'Monte Christo' combines the best traits of its parent species, including strong performance and resilience in challenging conditions. Its evergreen leaves retain their beauty throughout the seasons, ensuring it remains a garden feature long after its blooms have faded. Perfect for adding a touch of brightness to late-winter gardens, this variety also makes a lovely companion to other shade-tolerant plants.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 15 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Silvery blue-green, leathery, evergreen leaves with dark red stems
Flower color: Creamy white with green tinges, aging to pale rose and green
Bloom time: December through early spring
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage before new growth emerges
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts early-season pollinators like bees
