{"product_id":"helleborus-purpurascens-purple-hellebore-seeds","title":"Helleborus purpurascens (Purple Hellebore) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring rare beauty to your shade garden with Helleborus purpurascens, commonly known as the Purple Hellebore or Purple Christmas Rose! This exceptional perennial is treasured for its unique purple-tinted blooms that appear in late winter to early spring, bringing color when the garden needs it most. Native to Eastern Europe, this hardy hellebore is a collector's favorite and a stunning addition to any woodland or shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive purple to plum-colored nodding flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms late winter through early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous foliage with attractive palmate leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth reaching 12-16 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived perennial that naturalizes beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower with long vase life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA zones 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus purpurascens seeds require cold stratification for successful germination. Sow seeds in fall outdoors for natural stratification, or refrigerate seeds for 60-90 days before spring sowing. Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil. Germination is slow and can take 1-6 months. Prefers partial to full shade with consistent moisture. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Once established, these hellebores are low-maintenance and will self-sow in favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for shade gardens, woodland plantings, rock gardens, and winter interest borders. Pairs beautifully with snowdrops, early bulbs, ferns, and other shade perennials. Excellent for naturalizing under deciduous trees or in shaded foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of hellebores are toxic if ingested. Handle with care and keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45702416531642,"sku":"P35337S","price":7.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/helleborus-purpurascens-purple-hellebore-seeds-9004262.jpg?v=1773380949","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/products\/helleborus-purpurascens-purple-hellebore-seeds","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}