Helleborus orientalis ‘Viv Eloisa’ XL – spanz hibrid cu flori bordo-purpurii, rezistent la frig

Helleborus orientalis ‘Viv Eloisa’ is an elegant and very hardy variety, valued for its large, deep red-purple flowers with slightly spotted petals and a velvety texture. The flowers appear in winter or early spring, even under the snow, making it one of the most striking perennial plants for the cold season.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Full name: Helleborus orientalis ‘Viv Eloisa’

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Type: perennial, evergreen plant

• Foliage: dark green, divided, textured

• Flowers: large, deep red with dark spots, open shape; appear in waves on multiple stems

• Flowering period: December–March (depending on climate)

🌞 Light

Prefers partial shade. Tolerates full shade but will bloom more abundantly in areas with filtered light.

💧 Watering

Moist but well-drained soil. Does not tolerate excess water around the roots.

🌱 Soil

Substrate rich in organic matter, fresh, with good drainage. Ideal for shaded gardens.

🌡️ Winter hardiness

Very hardy down to about –20°C. Can be planted without problems in most gardens in Romania.

🌸 Flower description

The flowers are a deep red, with slightly mottled petals and a fine texture. The open shape highlights the pronounced center, and the shade deepens at low temperatures.

⚠️ Note

The plant may show small imperfections on the leaves due to handling or weather conditions. In the cold season, older leaves may naturally deteriorate without affecting the plant’s viability. 

Flowers may be lost before the order is shipped, but the variety blooms continuously throughout the cold season.

Height including pot 45 cm