Helleborus ericsmithii Champion Sun Perennials japonicum) This poor fern has

japonicum) This poor fern has been carelessly tossed about from one species to another but has finally been determined to be its own species

Good drainage is essential for Helleborus foetidus

Each 18" long x 4" wide tricolor leaf has a green center with a creamy white edge and light green highlights

Average to slightly dry soils are perfect

Each flower on this floriferous rain lily is further highlighted with a bright yellow central pattern

Helleborus ericsmithii Champion Sun Perennials japonicum) This poor fern has(aka: Helleborus 'COSEH 730') This Heuger lenten rose hybrid of Helleborus niger and Helleborus x sternii forms a 15" tall x 2' wide clump of dark evergreen foliage topped, starting in February, with stalks of flower buds that begin rosy pink and open creamy white with a nice pink back. We see that the bizarre dual naming trend is alive and well in Germany, so whether you call it 'Champion' or Winter's Bliss hellebore, just call it for your garden.