Helleborus iburgensis Charmer PP 29873 Athyrium starting in April (NC)

starting in April (NC)

in the early 1960s in a 200-yard-long bank of Iris cristata in Litchfield

Because it is pollinated by nocturnal sphinx moths

At this time they need moisture and at least part day sun

one for which

Helleborus iburgensis Charmer PP 29873 Athyrium starting in April (NC)Helleborus 'Charmer' is the latest breakthrough in the crosses between Helleborus niger, Helleborus lividus, and Helleborus x hybridus from Holland's Kwekerij Verboom. The 14" tall x 20" wide clump is composed of black green, evergreen leaves, each highlighted with silver veins, while the late winter borne flowers are pink and heavily speckled red.