General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Flowers: Showy
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant can be highly toxic if ingested and can cause eye and skin irritation
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: Cold stratification may not be necessary but is usually recommended
Other info: Hellebore seed may take 6-18 months (or more) to germinate
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Trade name information:
Series: Winter Jewels®
Cultivar name: 'Double Slate'
Common names
  • Hellebore
  • Lenten Rose

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Location: Western Washington
Location: Riverhead, NY
Date: 4/29/17
Bright light brings out colors.
Location: Western Washington
Date: December 1 2021
Location: Riverhead, NY
Date: 4/29/17
New purchase.  Plant just past prime blooming period.

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

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