General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Flowers: Showy
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: Monte Cristo
Cultivar name: 'COSEH 860'
Common names
  • Hellebore

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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Scarborough, ON
Date: 2020-04-01
This one is a beauty. Came through an Ontario winter with minimal
Location: Scarborough, ON
Date: 2018-04-26
Year 2
Plant Events from our members
MissMew On April 12, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Diseased
MissMew On July 21, 2016 Obtained plant
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