Heavenly Hellebores the Earth Bound Collection 2016

ANGEL GLOW X ericsmithii Large burgundy buds open to blossoms in soft pink shades that darken to rich hues as flowers age. Rich blue-green foliage has pewter overlay and white veins, highlighting the red stems. Early Blooming Height: 15”-18” Spread: 18”

CHAMPION X ericsmithii Champion, formerly known as Winter’s Bliss, features lots of large, creamy white blooms age to dark pink. Green blush infuses the petals. The dark pink hue on the reverse of the petals add interest. Height: 15” – 18” Spread: up to 18”

ICE BREAKER FANCY X ericsmithii Creamy white flowers mature to green. Back petals often have a flush of pink. Shiny green leaves Height: 10”-12” Spread: up to 18”

ICE BREAKER PRELUDE X ericsmithii Extra large creamy white flowers with a green hue are held above the shiny green foliage. A beautifully structured plant. Height: 10”-12” Spread: up to 18”

MARLON X ericsmithii Blush rose buds open to large cream flowers that age to green. Compact, deep green foliage and cinnamon stems set off the flowers beautifully. Height: 18”-22” Spread: 18”

MONTE CRISTO X ericsmithii This beautiful compact plant is a heavy bloomer. Creamy flowers with a peachy pink blush are held on raspberry red stems above the blue-grey foliage. Height: 15”-18” Spread: up to 18”

SHOOTING STAR X ericsmithii Pretty dusty rose buds open to white flowers with a soft pink blush that fade to sage green as they age. Dark red stems. Leaves are dark green, and serrated with prominent veins. Height: 15”-18” Spread: up to 18”

CINNAMON SNOW ballardiae Large pink buds open to white flowers with a rosy cinnamon hue. Height: 12”-14” Spread: 12”

MERLIN ballardiae A fabulous display of out-facing light pink flowers fade to a deep cranberry as they age. Very dark foliage and red stems. Height: 18”-22” Spread: up to 20”

PINK FROST ballardiae A real powerhouse! Tons of burgundy buds open to two tone white and pink flowers that eventually deepen to a rich burgundy. One of the most popular and most vigorous. Height: 12”-14” Spread: 12”

SPRING PARTY ballardiae Formerly “Moonlit Magic” Either name suits this compact plant! Lovely creamy white flowers are accented by the grey-green leaves with prominent veining. Height: 12”-14” Spread: 12”

Amethyst Glow WINTER JEWEL Gently nodding deep purple flowers are edged in lighter purple and hold their colour well. Lush green foliage Height: 15”-18” Spread: 18 ”

APRICOT BLUSH WINTER JEWEL Gently nodding flowers of soft peachy-apricot are edged with a dark rose with rose veining and a picotee edge. Sometimes the petals will be freckled. Height: up to 20” Spread: up to 24”

BERRY SWIRL WINTER JEWEL WOW! Beautiful full doubles that are out facing to slightly nodding. Fabulous colour that emerge a warm raspberry and darken as the flower ages. Strong plant. Height: 20” Spread: 20”

GOLDEN LOTUS WINTER JEWEL One of the rarest offering, a yellow double hellebore. Large double flowers range from pale to lemon yellow, often with burgundy speckles, blush or picotee edge. The backs of the flowers have a rosy hue adding interest to these slightly nodding flowers from every angle. Height: up to 18” Spread: up to 20”

JADE STAR WINTER JEWEL And WOW again! Bold green with red or purple reverse (back of the petal) veining and edge. Unique! Height: up to 22” Spread: around 18”

ONYX ODYSSEY WINTER JEWEL Perhaps one of the best know and favourite of Marietta’s introductions. Pure, close to black flowers are fully double. Foliage of this plant emerge almost black from the soil in the early spring and mature to a lovely rich green. Height: up to 20” Spread: 18”

PEPPERMINT ICE WINTER JEWEL Layer after layer of soft to medium pink petals with raspberry or maroon veining. Flowers are gently nodding but show the veining on the back as well. Beautiful, vigorous plant! Height: up to 22” Spread: 24”

ROSE QUARTZ WINTER JEWEL Each petal of this sparkling white flower are brushed with rose pink and are picotee edged. Height: 18”-22” Spread: 20”

WHITE PEARL WINTER JEWEL The pure white single flowers sparkle in the spring garden. Sometimes gardeners are blessed with flowers that are edged in red, with a red centre flare. Worth growing for that alone! Height: 12”-16” Spread: 18”

RED LADY LADY SERIES Many nodding burgundy red flowers are beautifully complimented by the glossy green foliage. Height: 18” Spread: 20”

BLUE LADY LADY SERIES Deep plum-purple flowers, sometimes edged with red, are held over glossy green foliage. Nodding flowers have deeply coloured buds and reverse to show off the colour from any angle. Height: 18” Spread: 18”

PENNY’S PINK Hybridizers Rodney Davey and Lynda Windsor (Devon, England) This hellebore is amazing! Bronze foliage emerges early in the spring and is shot with electric pink veining. The buds are purple, and open to mauve- pink flowers with chartreuse nectaries. The flowers take on a deeper pink and green as they age. And the foliage! Silver marbled and compact and tidy giving the plant great interest even when not in flower. Height: 12”-18” Spread: 18”

IVORY PRINCE Hybridizer David Tristam (Sussex, England) The outward facing, flat habit of this flower make them easy to enjoy. Rich burgundy pink buds open to beautiful ivory blooms which take on rose and chartreuse hues as they mature. The foliage is particularly attractive – dark green with silver veining. The plant habit is tidy and compact. Height: 12”-18” Spread: 18”

BALLERINA RUFFLES WINTER THRILLERS Fluffy double petals ranging from soft pink to bright lipstick pink – just like a tutu! Some flowers will be a solid colour while others may boast freckles of white, green, pink, red or purple. Height: 20” Spread: 20”

FLUFFY RUFFLES Winter Thrillers The name says it all! A wide range of colours and pompom fluffy flowers! Colours range white through yellow, peach, pink, red, slate, green, purple and black. Mature plants (4yr olds) can have anywhere from 40 – 60 flowers! Height: 18” – 22” Spread: 24”

PEPPERMINT RUFFLES WINTER THRILLERS A beauty! Contrasting blend of white and deep magenta fully double flowers with creamy yellow stamens – these are gorgeous! Lots and lots of large flowers. Height: 18” – 22” Spread: 24”

NIGHT COASTER WINTER THRILLERS These satin black flowers are a unique and rare find! Huge (up to 3”) flowers will hold their deep colour much longer than lighter coloured cultivars. They pop with their green nectaries and leathery green foliage. A dramatic and hardy addition. Height: 18” – 22” Spread: 24”