Snowbird Lenten/Christmas Rose - Helleborus - Shade Lover - 4" Pot

Helleborus are perfect perennials when you need a splash of color as you weary of winter's grip. Lovely nodding cup-shaped flowers herald the coming of spring. Avoid dry soil with full sun. Good evergreen groundcover. Prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil and regular watering. Cut back flowering stems after bloom to promote new foliage growth and to prevent prolific self seeding. Many plantlets will form around base of parent plant and will bloom around the third year if left alone. Division is generally not needed but can be performed in early spring if desired. Hardy in zones 4-9. Height: 16 inches.Snowbird features large, 3" pristine white flowers with contrasting red central nectarines.