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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Flowers pink maturing to cranberry
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant can be highly toxic if ingested and can cause eye and skin irritation
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: Cold stratification may not be necessary but is usually recommended
Other info: Hellebore seed may take 6-18 months (or more) to germinate
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2016 Great Plant Picks Award Winner

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Trade name information:
Series: Gold Collection®
Trade Name: Merlin
Cultivar name: 'COSEH 810'
Common names
  • Hellebore

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Date: 2019-03-09
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-07
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-07
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Date: 2014-04-04

Date: 2014-04-04

Date: 2014-04-04

Date: 2014-04-04
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