Helleborus x hybridus 'Cotton Candy'
Best vibrant blooms for enhancing winter and early spring gardens.
This hellebore offers a unique double pink flower in the depths of winter and early spring, providing much-needed color when little else is blooming. Its evergreen foliage acts as a reliable groundcover, while its drought and deer resistance make it a low-maintenance choice. It's a valuable plant for attracting early pollinators, adding ecological benefit to its aesthetic appeal.
$32.00
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Plant Delights Nursery
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color when most plants are dormant.
- Homeowners with shady yards desiring elegant, low-effort plants.
- Gardeners in areas with wildlife pressure wanting resilient, attractive plants.
Who should skip it
- Parents and pet owners needing to ensure garden safety.
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, robust floral displays.
- Gardeners with challenging soil types needing to amend their beds.
Performance breakdown
Winter Interest
Provides essential, vibrant color when most of the garden is dormant.
Maintenance Ease
A resilient, low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal ongoing care.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, saving you from constant garden monitoring.
Pollinator Impact
Offers a vital early-season nectar source for honeybees and other pollinators.
Versatility
Adapts beautifully to woodland settings, containers, or as a groundcover.
Establishment Speed
Slow growth rate requires patience but rewards with long-term garden stability.
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
Pink
Leaf Color
Green
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Deer Resistant
Yes
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