Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire'
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire'

4.6

Best unique bloom for shaded garden enthusiasts.

This seed-grown hellebore boasts stunning double red-violet flowers that resemble camellias, appearing in late winter and early spring. Its evergreen foliage offers year-round appeal, and it's remarkably drought-tolerant and resistant to deer and rabbits. Providing crucial nectar for early pollinators, it's a low-maintenance, versatile perennial for woodland gardens or containers.

$29.00

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Plant Type Perennial, Groundcover
Perennial
Perennial, Groundcover

Who it's for

  • Gardeners seeking vibrant color and interest in their winter landscape.
  • Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, resilient plants with minimal ongoing effort.
  • Homeowners with shaded garden beds needing reliable, attractive, year-round greenery.

Who should skip it

  • Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, prolific flowering from new plants.
  • Pet owners and parents prioritizing non-toxic plants for their garden spaces.
  • Gardeners with challenging soil types not easily amended for plant health.

Performance breakdown

Seasonal Interest

Provides rare, vibrant color during the garden's dormant winter months.

Excellent

Pest Resistance

Reliably deters deer and rabbits, saving you from constant garden maintenance.

Excellent

Maintenance Ease

Once established, this hardy perennial requires minimal ongoing care or attention.

Excellent

Pollinator Value

Offers a crucial, early-season nectar source when other food is scarce.

Excellent

Growth Rate

Slow development means patience is required for a full, mature display.

Average

Versatility

Adapts well to woodland settings, containers, or as evergreen groundcover.

Good

Key Specs

Zones

4a to 8b

Dormancy

Evergreen

Height

15 inches

Culture

Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin

Hybrid

Pot Size

3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)

Flower Color

Purple/Lavender, Red

Leaf Color

Green

Bloom Time

Spring, Winter

Deer Resistant

Yes

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