Helleborus × sternii ‘Silver Star’ - spanz de iarna
Helleborus × sternii ‘Silver Star’ is a spectacular variety of hybrid hellebore, appreciated for its decorative, green-silver foliage, and for its delicate flowers in pastel shades of pink and cream-green. It is a hardy perennial plant, ideal for winter gardens, borders, or planters, blooming when other plants rest.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Family: Ranunculaceae
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Origin: hybrid between Helleborus argutifolius and Helleborus lividus
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Leaves: rigid, serrated, silvery with metallic hints
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Flowers: pale pink to light green, appear in winter and early spring
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Plant type: perennial, evergreen
☀️ Growing conditions:
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Light: partial shade or filtered light
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Watering: regular, without excess – prefers slightly moist but well-drained soil
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Soil: rich in humus, with excellent drainage
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Temperature: withstands down to -15°C; ideal for gardens in Romania
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Flowering period: January – March
💚 Advantages:
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Blooms in the middle of winter, bringing color to the garden
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Persistent and decorative foliage all year round
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Hardy and easy to maintain plant
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Excellent for borders, containers, and shaded areas
⚠️ Note: Leaves may show slight aesthetic defects caused by temperature or humidity differences during transport and adaptation. These do not affect the plant’s health. Helleborus is a variety that blooms in the garden throughout the cold season. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.
Height including pot 15-20 cm