Description
Gorgeous, double-flowered hellebore superstar from the ‘Wedding Party’ Series, known for notably vigorous plants with large numbers of big, showy blossoms in rich hues. Confetti Cakes 18-24” plants grab your attention with 2.5-3" double, white flowers, petals burgundy-speckled towards the center. Winter-blooming favorites, hellebores naturalize quickly, and spread out in moist, woodland areas: creating gentle bursts of needed color in the shade of early spring. Plants mingle harmoniously with other perennials in containers.
How to Grow
Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their germination.
In the spring, use a top-dressing of compost.
Careful watering is essential in getting perennials off to a good start. Water thoroughly at least once a week to help new roots grow down deeply. Soil should be damp at about 1 inch below the soil surface. You can check this by sticking your finger in the soil. Water early in the morning to give all leaves enough time to dry. One inch of rain or watering per week is recommended for most perennial plants. You can check to see if you need to add water by using a rain gauge.
Good air movement is also important.
After new growth appears, a light fertilizer may be applied. Keep granular fertilizers away from the plant crown and foliage to avoid burn injury. Use low rates of a slow release fertilizer as higher rates may encourage root rots.
Cutback old foliage after blooming.
Do not mulch in the fall for winter protection. This can smother that plant.
Hellebores seldom need dividing and often self sow. Avoid disturbing plants once they are established.
Tips
Hellebores are evergreen and bloom very early in the season.
Hellebores make interesting, long lasting cut flowers.
Note that hellebores are toxic if eaten to humans and animals.
