Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Plant Profile: Helleborus hybridus 'Blue Metallic Lady'

HELLEBORUS HYBRIDUS 'BLUE METALLIC LADY'

DEER RESISTANT SHADE PLANT - LOW MAINTENANCE - BLACK WALNUT TOLERANT
zone 4
14' - 18" tall and wide
blooms: early spring to April


Helleborus hybridus 'Blue Metallic Lady'is newly developed by Helleborus breeder Gisela Schmiemann of Cologne, Gemany:

This "lady" is a knockout! Striking dark purple-blue flowers with a metallic sheen bloom above dark and handsome foliage. This is a very new hybrid, so there may be some color variations between crops. If you need a very specific hue of blue choose a plant that's blooming to be sure - although the promise and allure of this plant may be enough for the more adventurous of us to commit to this "lady" sight-unseen!