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Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

 

Hellebore 'Winter Moonbeam'

Hellebores (also known as Lenten Rose, Winter Rose or Christmas Roses) are a group of herbaceous perennials and are in the Ranunculaceae family. They originate from various parts of Asia and Europe, many are evergreen and some have marbled or interesting foliage. They usually produce flowers from late autumn through to early spring and can be found in a wide range of colours and shades in both single and double flowers. They prefer fertile and free draining soil but not in full sun. The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months. Many species are commonly grown in gardens, and many cultivars are also available. Helleborus x ericsmithii is an interspecific hybrid hellebore and is the result of a cross between Helleborus niger with Helleborus x sternii. It was named after Eric Smith, a well known british nursey owner. The plant has qualities of both parents. 'Winter Moonbeam' has white flowers which age to pink and red.

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plant Features
  • Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Hellebore Winter Moonbeam is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Hellebore 'Winter Moonbeam'

Latin name

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

type

Herbaceous Perennial

family

Ranunculaceae

ph

7.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Hellebore Winter Moonbeam is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

  • Water

    Hellebore Winter Moonbeam likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Hellebore Winter Moonbeam is 0.50meters x 0.50meters 0.50 M 0.50 M

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam'

Hellebores (also known as Lenten Rose, Winter Rose or Christmas Roses) are a group of herbaceous perennials and are in the Ranunculaceae family. They originate from various parts of Asia and Europe, many are evergreen and some have marbled or interesting foliage. They usually produce flowers from late autumn through to early spring and can be found in a wide range of colours and shades in both single and double flowers. They prefer fertile and free draining soil but not in full sun. The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months. Many species are commonly grown in gardens, and many cultivars are also available. Helleborus x ericsmithii is an interspecific hybrid hellebore and is the result of a cross between Helleborus niger with Helleborus x sternii. It was named after Eric Smith, a well known british nursey owner. The plant has qualities of both parents. 'Winter Moonbeam' has white flowers which age to pink and red.


Flowering Season (Winter/Spring)

From Late Winter TO Late Spring

Hellebores also known as Lenten Rose, Winter Rose or Christmas Rose come in many colours from pure white, greens in many shades, pink, yellow to deep purple, they can be single flowers or double.

 

Planting Season (Autumn)

From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn

Plant out container grown plants into a semi shaded site in autumn that is fertile but free draining.

 

Propagation by Seed (Summer)

From Early Summer TO Mid Autumn

Sow seeds, usually in early summer, in boxes or pans of sandy soil and place them in a cold frame. Prick off the seedlings into a nursery bed and they will be ready for planting out in their permanent positions in the autumn of the following year.

 
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