Helleborus niger
'Winter Sunshine'
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Helleborus |
Species |
niger |
Cultivar |
'Winter Sunshine' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 20 |
Height |
20 - 30 cm |
Spread |
30 - 46 cm |
Cultivation |
Rich soil, moderate moisture levels with full sunlight exposure. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Leaf spot and crown rot. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
7 - 9 basal leaves. |
Flower Description |
Rose-like in form, made up of five petals with a deep white-green colour. Grow on thick stems that usually do not rise above the foliage. |