I have never grown Velvet Ribbons, however, I received two seeds of the cross Velvet Ribbons x Core Values in a seed exchange in 2018. I planted both seeds, but only one germinated. It was planted outdoors in May, 2019. Even though both parents are registered as evergreens, they are hardy evergreens, and my one seedling has overwintered very well here and bloomed both in 2020 and 2021.
Velvet Ribbons x Core Values
