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Stern Hellebore

Helleborus X Sternii

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Overview

The Helleborus x sternii, known as Stern Hellebore, is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade. This hardy hybrid grows to approximately 18 inches tall and wide, featuring blue-green, palmate leaves. In late winter to early spring, it boasts pink to greenish-white blossoms, adding charm to cool-season gardens. Well-drained soil ensures optimal growth. Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, it's a low-maintenance choice for year-round interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — The Helleborus x sternii, known as Stern Hellebore, is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — Well-drained soil ensures optimal growthStern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — is a remarkable evergreen perennial that offers a distinct touch to any garden spaceStern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — In late winter to early spring, it boasts pink to greenish-white blossoms, adding charm to cool-season gardensStern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, it's a low-maintenance choice for year-round interestStern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — This hardy hybrid grows to approximately 18 inches tall and wide, featuring blue-green, palmate leavesStern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — blue-green foliage that forms a tidy+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae

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Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — The Helleborus x sternii, known as Stern Hellebore, is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — Well-drained soil ensures optimal growth
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — is a remarkable evergreen perennial that offers a distinct touch to any garden space
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — In late winter to early spring, it boasts pink to greenish-white blossoms, adding charm to cool-season gardens
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, it's a low-maintenance choice for year-round interest
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — This hardy hybrid grows to approximately 18 inches tall and wide, featuring blue-green, palmate leaves
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — blue-green foliage that forms a tidy
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — As a hybrid between Helleborus argutifolius and Helleborus lividus
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — it inherits the best traits of its parents
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — commonly referred to as the Stern Hellebore
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