Name: Helleborus NORTH STAR™ Plum
SKU: HELNORPLU

Helleborus NORTH STAR™ Plum

Stunningly rich, plum-purple double flowers are held just above the pine-green foliage. This evergreen, deer-resistant plant adds dramatic color to sunny borders and tree understories as late winter turns to spring. Bred for reliable tissue culture production planning. Plant in spring for flowering the following winter.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 25″ / 38″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March

Common Name	Lenten rose
Family	Ranunculaceae
Genus	Helleborus
species	x hybridus
Plant Series	Helleborus NORTH STAR™ Collection
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	25" / 38" / 30"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Bloom Time	January, February, March
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring, Winter
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Soil (Garden)	Rich, but plant is fairly tolerant. Good drainage is a must.
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Winter Color
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Keep evenly moist.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	--
Landscape Value	Entry, mixed beds, borders.
Finish Time to 4"	8 - 12 weeks
Comments	--
Grower Notes	For spring blooming plants, transplant the summer before. Helleborus grow best (greenhouse production) when day temperatures are 50-65° F and night temperatures are 45-55° F. Spring/Summer growing: 50% shade in the northern states, 70% shade for southern states is beneficial.