Helleborus hybridus Sparkling Diamond Ceratostigma Despite being native to swamps

Despite being native to swamps

Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant

so do not plant it in the ground in warm climates

I haven't been able to get this hosta out of my mind since it won the awards at one of the Hosta Society national conventions

Helleborus hybridus Sparkling Diamond Ceratostigma Despite being native to swampsHelleborus x hybridus 'Sparkling Diamond' is a hand pollinated seed strain of lenten rose from the work of Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne. The 15" tall x 2' wide evergreen clumps are topped, starting in mid February (NC), with stalks of lovely, double, white flowers. Maintenance: Helleborus 'Sparkling Diamond' is a seed grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs. As the flower