Hellebores have gained popularity in recent years, thanks to their unique winter bloom time and minimal care requirements. These evergreen perennials bring color to the garden when many others are dormant, making them a winter must-have.
How to care for Hellebores:
Hellebores thrive in rich, well-drained soil and are perfect for brightening garden borders, planting under deciduous trees, or filling in spaces between shrubs. While they can tolerate full shade, they perform best with a few hours of morning sunlight. Though they remain evergreen, it’s a good idea to trim back the tattered old foliage each spring to make room for fresh foliage to put on a show.
Once established, hellebores are highly drought-tolerant and grow well in hardiness zones 4-8. Locally, our area spans hardiness zones 6B, typically found in the cooler northern and western parts, and 7A, which covers the warmer southern and eastern areas closer to Washington, D.C.
As a bonus, the deer tend not to bother these winter bloomers either!
When do Hellebores bloom?
These beauties start blooming in late December or early January and can continue to flower through May and June. Their blooms come in a stunning variety of colors, including reds, pinks, whites, greens, purples, and even unique grey and black hues.
Hellebore Varieties Available at Meadows Farms
Remember, the hellebores listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.