The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well
in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures
experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within
the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large numbers of blossoms per plant, and rich flower colors. The WEDDING PARTY® series showcases his double flowered selections, available in numerous, beautiful color shades and 'Dark and Handsome' is no exception! You'll fall for its dark evergreen foliage and dark purple, near black, double blooms. Not to mention, they are deer and rabbit resistant so you don't need to worry about pesky pests nibbling on these beautiful blooms. Helleborus are the harbinger of spring, blooming for six weeks or more in the late winter and early spring. This unique item thrives in dry shade so you can all some bold color to your shady corners and beds. Helleborus were named the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year in 2005. They are perfect perennials when you need a splash of color as you weary of winter's bare grip. You'll find yourself falling in love when these flowers light up your shade garden with color in the early spring.